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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

K40 KTEMOT history

K40 KTE is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

K40 KTE white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,660 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KTE was last recorded at 113,660 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,658 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,660 miles
  • 2025 – 107,959 miles
  • 2024 – 101,234 miles
  • 2023 – 92,357 miles
  • 2022 – 86,024 miles
  • 2021 – 75,587 miles
  • 2020 – 66,059 miles
  • 2019 – 59,901 miles
  • 2018 – 53,760 miles
  • 2017 – 40,922 miles
  • 2016 – 36,993 miles
  • 2015 – 34,252 miles
  • 2014 – 31,026 miles
  • 2013 – 27,950 miles
  • 2012 – 24,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,660 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack or steering rack endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock casings showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Various components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,660 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    802433106225
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack or steering rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock casings showing corrosion
  2. Fail113,658 miles (+5,699)1 dangerous7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,658 miles
    Test number
    921437254124
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing cant be checked on this side (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack or steering rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock casings showing corrosion
  3. Pass107,959 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,959 miles
    Test number
    140067361668
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail107,954 miles (+6,720)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    489227828219
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine oil level not registering on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split at previous repair. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,234 miles (+374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    152348061820
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded
  6. Fail100,860 miles (+8,503)1 dangerous4 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    368917813556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded
  7. Pass92,357 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,357 miles
    Test number
    235769769758
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    174034993141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,024 miles (+10,437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,024 miles
    Test number
    900508451936
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass75,587 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    285606388574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    999744466097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,059 miles (+6,158)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    989722341386
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass59,901 miles (+6,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    163888767680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust flexy
  14. Pass53,760 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,760 miles
    Test number
    847831017843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail53,754 miles (+4,168)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    290790985744
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
  16. Pass49,586 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    578617294953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,922 miles
    Test number
    385591341412
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear o/s brake sensor worn and incorrectly fitted
  18. Fail40,922 miles (+3,929)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,922 miles
    Test number
    701989238959
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear o/s brake sensor worn and incorrectly fitted
  19. Pass36,993 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    949759916692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,252 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    545253235170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,026 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    267322024176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,950 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    416612213185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    217599222117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KTE

Does K40 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KTE is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KTE?
The MOT on K40 KTE is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KTE done?
K40 KTE was recorded at 113,660 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has K40 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KTE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 KTE 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 KTE find?
K40 KTE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front headlamp lens poor, and 4 more.

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