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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K23 SAEMOT history

K23 SAE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

K23 SAE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,035 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 SAE was last recorded at 69,035 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,583 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
452 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,035 miles
  • 2025 – 68,583 miles
  • 2024 – 68,228 miles
  • 2023 – 66,725 miles
  • 2022 – 64,202 miles
  • 2021 – 61,246 miles
  • 2020 – 59,197 miles
  • 2019 – 54,922 miles
  • 2018 – 52,716 miles
  • 2017 – 48,944 miles
  • 2016 – 42,481 miles
  • 2015 – 41,632 miles
  • 2014 – 31,204 miles
  • 2013 – 22,015 miles
  • 2012 – 16,964 miles
  • 2011 – 14,532 miles
  • 2010 – 11,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front both tyres are bald on edges, need immediate replacement and wheel alignment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and completely bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres heavily perished/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    158935867507
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,035 miles (+452)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    263290290289
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts defective

  3. Pass68,583 miles (+355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    650642285518
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,228 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    125583546117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,725 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    726691182710
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail66,725 miles (+1,381)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    262054853218
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,344 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    814147493373
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

  8. Fail65,344 miles (+1,142)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    977315911564
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Both rear box brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

  9. Pass64,202 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    537276298005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,246 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    814777418304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,197 miles (+4,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    747121467876
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass54,922 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    190500089242
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres are bald on edges, need immediate replacement and wheel alignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and completely bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers were empty, and wipers are slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryBattery went flat during the test because i couldn't turn of the auto headlamp function
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box mountings in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Fail54,921 miles (+2,205)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    269362993148
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres are bald on edges, need immediate replacement and wheel alignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and completely bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers were empty, and wipers are slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryBattery went flat during the test because i couldn't turn of the auto headlamp function
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box mountings in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass52,716 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    771089382160
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail52,660 miles (+3,716)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,660 miles
    Test number
    457766387737
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread area
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass48,944 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    870646167540
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt noisy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Fail48,944 miles (+6,463)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,944 miles
    Test number
    209109984570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt noisy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  18. Pass42,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    629854657301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,481 miles (+849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    963707396134
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass41,632 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    624368325021
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded

  21. Fail41,563 miles (+10,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    918643752467
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded

  22. Pass31,204 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,204 miles
    Test number
    775246864225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,811 miles (+5,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    177990614431
    • NoteNs front tyre has worn on outer edge close to limit [195/55/15h] r/flat

  24. Pass22,015 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    718644013088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,964 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,964 miles
    Test number
    667770512094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,532 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,532 miles
    Test number
    139296201081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,524 miles
    Test number
    981325510037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K23 SAE

Does K23 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 SAE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 SAE?
The MOT on K23 SAE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 SAE done?
K23 SAE was recorded at 69,035 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has K23 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 SAE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K23 SAE 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 SAE find?
K23 SAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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