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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

K31 CEXMOT history

K31 CEX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

K31 CEX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,740 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 CEX was last recorded at 124,740 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 9,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,788 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,952 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,740 miles
  • 2025 – 114,788 miles
  • 2024 – 100,728 miles
  • 2023 – 100,074 miles
  • 2022 – 99,620 miles
  • 2021 – 98,788 miles
  • 2020 – 97,400 miles
  • 2019 – 94,575 miles
  • 2018 – 87,563 miles
  • 2017 – 81,073 miles
  • 2016 – 73,711 miles
  • 2015 – 67,246 miles
  • 2014 – 60,580 miles
  • 2013 – 55,440 miles
  • 2012 – 50,478 miles
  • 2011 – 43,415 miles
  • 2010 – 37,095 miles
  • 2009 – 27,788 miles
  • 2008 – 22,137 miles
  • 2007 – 16,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,740 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,740 miles (+9,952)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    875915187283
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,788 miles (+14,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    139666090057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,728 miles (+181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    912071576284
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both o/s& n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,547 miles (+473)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    920273117749
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,074 miles (+454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,074 miles
    Test number
    851343035268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,620 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    577274047665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components corroded

  7. Pass98,788 miles (+1,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    735081702294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,400 miles (+2,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    823543345065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills,brake pipes and springs

  9. Pass94,575 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    631599266733
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,570 miles (+7,007)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    445687701426
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,563 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    432495825848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    511078420239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail81,073 miles (+7,362)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    901167411264
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass73,711 miles (+6,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    336146475384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps missing and corroded exhaust still fully supported

  15. Pass67,246 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    989405555169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail67,243 miles (+6,663)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    695134355102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,580 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,580 miles
    Test number
    727342964196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,440 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    589346353190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass50,478 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,478 miles
    Test number
    968158862199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass43,415 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    829891251173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,095 miles (+9,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,095 miles
    Test number
    803242960150
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,788 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,788 miles
    Test number
    842046349136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,137 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    222622568113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,841 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,841 miles
    Test number
    723452167131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass16,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,841 miles
    Test number
    851272367186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 CEX

Does K31 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 CEX is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 CEX?
The MOT on K31 CEX is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 CEX done?
K31 CEX was recorded at 124,740 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has K31 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 CEX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 CEX 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 K31 CEX find?
K31 CEX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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