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Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

K55 KEMMOT history

K55 KEM is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,440 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
28,440 km
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
834 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 KEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 KEM was last recorded at 28,440 km on 22 May 2025, 671 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,769 km · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
671 km
Average per year
834 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,440 km
  • 2023 – 27,769 km
  • 2016 – 22,084 km
  • 2015 – 21,254 km
  • 2013 – 18,393 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,440 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,440 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    28,440 km
    Test number
    954268407263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    28,293 miles
    Test number
    668446230658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail28,291 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    222157184259
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass27,769 km (+105)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,769 km
    Test number
    343856146471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,664 km5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,664 km
    Test number
    801029565664
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass26,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    740987659827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,961 miles (+727)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,961 miles
    Test number
    784451182956
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass26,234 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    993673445150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,330 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    332539230316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail25,300 miles (+928)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    829889685924
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass24,372 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,372 miles
    Test number
    317318314034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,103 miles
    Test number
    787975554968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,084 km (+830)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,084 km
    Test number
    919291051544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,254 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,254 km
    Test number
    278933195094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail21,254 km1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,254 km
    Test number
    395893695032
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass20,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    445562824129
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail20,102 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    165442924157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass18,393 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,393 km
    Test number
    765723023164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass17,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,597 miles
    Test number
    605447712189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail17,597 miles (+1,102)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,597 miles
    Test number
    256764612197
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass16,495 miles (+111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,495 miles
    Test number
    478502611194
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail16,384 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    419415701129
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about K55 KEM

Does K55 KEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 KEM expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 KEM?
The MOT on K55 KEM expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 KEM done?
K55 KEM was recorded at 28,440 km at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 834 km a year.
Has K55 KEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 KEM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 KEM 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 K55 KEM find?
K55 KEM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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