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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

K23 LFCMOT history

K23 LFC is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

K23 LFC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,236 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 LFC was last recorded at 71,236 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,935 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,301 miles
Average per year
2,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,236 miles
  • 2025 – 68,935 miles
  • 2024 – 65,940 miles
  • 2023 – 63,465 miles
  • 2022 – 59,752 miles
  • 2021 – 57,044 miles
  • 2020 – 53,846 miles
  • 2019 – 52,570 miles
  • 2018 – 50,852 miles
  • 2017 – 48,830 miles
  • 2016 – 47,123 miles
  • 2015 – 45,684 miles
  • 2014 – 44,617 miles
  • 2013 – 42,886 miles
  • 2012 – 40,492 miles
  • 2011 – 38,610 miles
  • 2010 – 36,331 miles
  • 2009 – 34,249 miles
  • 2008 – 32,120 miles
  • 2007 – 30,392 miles
  • 2006 – 26,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,236 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose petrol tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,236 miles (+2,301)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    686061363214
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose petrol tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,935 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,935 miles
    Test number
    879444876159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass65,940 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,940 miles
    Test number
    248449404795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded both
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody corrosion

  4. Fail65,932 miles (+2,467)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    908910533765
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded both
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody corrosion

  5. Pass63,465 miles (+3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    492389800865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  6. Pass59,752 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    267663188885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,044 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,044 miles
    Test number
    125138580513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,846 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    707162041479
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  9. Pass52,570 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,570 miles
    Test number
    768057873153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,852 miles (+2,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,852 miles
    Test number
    168400809408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass48,830 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    630591090966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    132188207921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,123 miles (+1,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    136979159246
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass45,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    672894177878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,684 miles (+1,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    733159808699
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    958870874282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail44,617 miles (+1,731)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    359729464423
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner face

  18. Pass42,886 miles (+2,394)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    186496973254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass40,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    828112462259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,492 miles (+1,882)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    529325152255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass38,610 miles (+2,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    156989261285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass36,331 miles (+2,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    434814170235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres split and perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. strongly advise these be changed

  23. Pass34,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    362230189431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,249 miles (+2,129)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    831250089228
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  25. Pass32,120 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    782340078201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,392 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    103785777270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,325 miles
    Test number
    442500846344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K23 LFC

Does K23 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 LFC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 LFC?
The MOT on K23 LFC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 LFC done?
K23 LFC was recorded at 71,236 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,264 miles a year.
Has K23 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 LFC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 LFC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K23 LFC find?
K23 LFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; fuel tank slightly loose petrol tank straps corroded.

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