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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K40 LYFMOT history

K40 LYF is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 27 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

K40 LYF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,398 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LYF was last recorded at 62,398 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,068 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,330 miles
Average per year
3,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,398 miles
  • 2023 – 55,142 miles
  • 2022 – 50,469 miles
  • 2021 – 47,430 miles
  • 2020 – 44,916 miles
  • 2019 – 43,096 miles
  • 2018 – 39,756 miles
  • 2017 – 36,553 miles
  • 2016 – 33,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    207032671615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail62,398 miles (+2,330)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    899159744727
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    786639104075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail60,068 miles (+4,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    502780825674
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    996740456806
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail55,142 miles (+4,673)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    862599141742
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,469 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    171190328882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass47,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    553571109770
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail47,430 miles (+2,514)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    717633985669
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass44,916 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,916 miles
    Test number
    531980326931
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,096 miles (+3,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    872019619614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass39,756 miles (+3,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,756 miles
    Test number
    779238246404
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass36,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    633556805322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,553 miles (+3,093)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    833960229374
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  15. Pass33,460 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    151913053295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    483194104448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    844363561989
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about K40 LYF

Does K40 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 LYF is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 LYF?
The MOT on K40 LYF is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 LYF done?
K40 LYF was recorded at 62,398 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
Has K40 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LYF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 LYF 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 LYF find?
K40 LYF passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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