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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

K29 COUMOT history

K29 COU is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

K29 COU green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,985 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 COU was last recorded at 90,985 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,257 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,728 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,985 miles
  • 2025 – 88,257 miles
  • 2024 – 86,103 miles
  • 2023 – 85,534 miles
  • 2022 – 85,521 miles
  • 2021 – 85,511 miles
  • 2019 – 85,455 miles
  • 2018 – 80,916 miles
  • 2017 – 68,677 miles
  • 2016 – 58,521 miles
  • 2015 – 44,713 miles
  • 2014 – 36,890 miles
  • 2013 – 29,952 miles
  • 2012 – 26,438 miles
  • 2011 – 24,390 miles
  • 2010 – 22,634 miles
  • 2009 – 20,658 miles
  • 2008 – 18,238 miles
  • 2007 – 15,820 miles
  • 2006 – 13,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,985 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,985 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    654069048293
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  2. Pass88,257 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    522483156343
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease .recommend new retaining clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door window motor not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low on edges. HANKOOK KINERGY ECO 2 175 65 R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking /perishing

  3. Fail88,257 miles (+2,154)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    674819563432
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease .recommend new retaining clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door window motor not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low on edges. HANKOOK KINERGY ECO 2 175 65 R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking /perishing

  4. Pass86,103 miles (+569)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    109966762996
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,534 miles (+13)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    711805609504
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,521 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    588327100109
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,511 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    694519992381
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body surface rust

  8. Pass85,455 miles (+4,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    165976025047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,916 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    939948279882
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail80,916 miles (+12,239)1 dangerous5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    766989141799
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear uneven brake pad wear

  11. Pass68,677 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    900152358652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail68,674 miles (+10,153)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    951113892153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass58,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    143387708678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,521 miles (+13,808)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    509416124714
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass44,713 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,713 miles
    Test number
    298006695122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,712 miles (+7,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    226145995131
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass36,890 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    435543314110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,886 miles (+6,934)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    748727304161
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass29,952 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    518045593079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,438 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,438 miles
    Test number
    580000122318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,390 miles (+1,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    808074061011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,634 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    714635860077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,658 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    172415869410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    140653868425
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

  25. Pass18,238 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    613383268006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,820 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,820 miles
    Test number
    802982167070
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,275 miles
    Test number
    681333766032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 COU

Does K29 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 COU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 COU?
The MOT on K29 COU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 COU done?
K29 COU was recorded at 90,985 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has K29 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 COU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K29 COU 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 K29 COU find?
K29 COU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: engine has slight oil leak.

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