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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K40 KMUMOT history

K40 KMU is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

K40 KMU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,605 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KMU was last recorded at 133,605 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,604 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,605 miles
  • 2024 – 122,645 miles
  • 2023 – 106,689 miles
  • 2022 – 95,635 miles
  • 2021 – 87,309 miles
  • 2020 – 80,198 miles
  • 2019 – 74,400 miles
  • 2018 – 63,350 miles
  • 2017 – 57,570 miles
  • 2016 – 40,310 miles
  • 2015 – 25,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,605 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on the offside (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit poor condition action required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hoist visit workshop and hand brake light on dash.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,605 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    499287956311
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on the offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit poor condition action required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,604 miles (+10,959)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    268344359352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on the offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit poor condition action required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,645 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    692991592466
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail122,645 miles (+15,956)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    291447662432
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,689 miles
    Test number
    347408874331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail106,689 miles (+11,054)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,689 miles
    Test number
    598997712869
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass95,635 miles (+8,326)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,635 miles
    Test number
    112296033542
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb fail light on dash.
    • AdvisoryCar/hoist light on dash.
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel tight on rotation (suspect brake slightly holding on)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly worn inner and outer edges (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate water/dirt ingress.
    • AdvisoryRear stop light issue advise investigation (50% working both n/s and o/s and multiple LEDs not working in high level)
    • AdvisoryRed tyre/run flat light on dash.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak/mist cam cover area.

  8. Pass87,309 miles (+7,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    187928224210
    • AdvisoryHoist/brake warning light on dash.

  9. Pass80,198 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    276472126429
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHoist visit workshop and hand brake light on dash.

  10. Fail80,198 miles (+5,798)3 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    979653605444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light issue rear lights. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHoist visit workshop and hand brake light on dash.

  11. Pass74,400 miles (+11,050)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    888908709988
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass63,350 miles (+5,780)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    249590429279
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning lamp on dash (could be linked to front pads getting low) (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 2/3 worn.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge close to 1.6 mm.
    • AdvisoryOne of 2 o/s/r stop lights not working.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked/perished.

  13. Pass57,570 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    512578820165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,779 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    616520345460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,310 miles (+15,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    435101245940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass25,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,200 miles
    Test number
    809588565000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KMU

Does K40 KMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KMU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 KMU?
The MOT on K40 KMU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KMU done?
K40 KMU was recorded at 133,605 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 10,093 miles a year.
Has K40 KMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KMU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 KMU 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 K40 KMU find?
K40 KMU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on the offside; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 3 more.

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