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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

K25 ELFMOT history

K25 ELF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

K25 ELF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,015 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 ELF was last recorded at 121,015 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,568 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,447 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,015 miles
  • 2025 – 117,568 miles
  • 2024 – 113,324 miles
  • 2023 – 110,040 miles
  • 2022 – 103,458 miles
  • 2021 – 98,654 miles
  • 2020 – 91,589 miles
  • 2019 – 82,944 miles
  • 2018 – 77,487 miles
  • 2017 – 72,633 miles
  • 2016 – 69,739 miles
  • 2015 – 65,564 miles
  • 2014 – 59,660 miles
  • 2013 – 50,500 miles
  • 2012 – 40,516 miles
  • 2011 – 27,254 miles
  • 2010 – 20,074 miles
  • 2009 – 13,705 miles
  • 2008 – 4,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,015 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,015 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    839377423981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,568 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    631788677968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,462 miles (+4,138)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    666948675218
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,324 miles (+3,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,324 miles
    Test number
    797516569126
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,040 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    395190342572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,458 miles (+4,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    162983255238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,654 miles (+7,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,654 miles
    Test number
    191786409665
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,589 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    131788117245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,944 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,944 miles
    Test number
    524032567987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,487 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    661181531316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,633 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    994918799023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,739 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    462480758789
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering rack/pump area

  13. Pass65,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    645111495136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,564 miles (+5,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    716161095116
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass59,660 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    537367564279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,500 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    617908573235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    105764232257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,516 miles (+13,262)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    479713632297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre replace asap
    • NoteN/sf & n/s/r jacking blocks missing
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear ytres cracking
    • NoteTyre & pad warning light on
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts vehicle loaded
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Pass27,254 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    325953161423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,074 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,074 miles
    Test number
    810651050264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,705 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,705 miles
    Test number
    794229929256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    4,397 miles
    Test number
    290253698123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K25 ELF

Does K25 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 ELF is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K25 ELF?
The MOT on K25 ELF is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K25 ELF done?
K25 ELF was recorded at 121,015 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has K25 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 ELF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K25 ELF 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 K25 ELF find?
K25 ELF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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