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Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 1,364 cc

K55 MBCMOT history

K55 MBC is a yellow diesel MINI first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

K55 MBC yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
202,970 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 MBC was last recorded at 202,970 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2021: 196,364 miles, lower than 196,366 miles on 8 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,193 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
8,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,970 miles
  • 2024 – 202,193 miles
  • 2023 – 200,278 miles
  • 2022 – 198,525 miles
  • 2021 – 196,364 miles
  • 2020 – 194,977 miles
  • 2019 – 192,125 miles
  • 2018 – 186,816 miles
  • 2017 – 181,380 miles
  • 2016 – 175,255 miles
  • 2015 – 172,669 miles
  • 2014 – 150,268 miles
  • 2013 – 124,818 miles
  • 2012 – 100,091 miles
  • 2011 – 84,687 miles
  • 2010 – 80,378 miles
  • 2009 – 70,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,970 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth inner rear sill areas corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Main beam switch/stalk sticky

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,970 miles (+777)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,970 miles
    Test number
    329879897268
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rear sill areas corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass202,193 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,193 miles
    Test number
    967278857278
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch/stalk sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail202,165 miles (+1,887)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,165 miles
    Test number
    190498760820
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch/stalk sticky
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass200,278 miles (+1,753)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,278 miles
    Test number
    889936394951
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass198,525 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,525 miles
    Test number
    272635018723
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail198,525 miles (+2,161)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,525 miles
    Test number
    669834179672
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass196,364 miles (-2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    196,364 miles
    Test number
    239916009887
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail196,366 miles (+1,389)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,366 miles
    Test number
    414513374307
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass194,977 miles (+2,852)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,977 miles
    Test number
    894078964636
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass192,125 miles (+5,309)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,125 miles
    Test number
    763023476943
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion

  11. Pass186,816 miles (+5,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    186,816 miles
    Test number
    242591011012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass181,380 miles (+6,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    181,380 miles
    Test number
    472216143851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass175,255 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    175,255 miles
    Test number
    961670942653
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass172,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    172,669 miles
    Test number
    921711308721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,669 miles (+22,401)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,669 miles
    Test number
    482774316332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass150,268 miles (+25,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,268 miles
    Test number
    667521344174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,818 miles (+24,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,818 miles
    Test number
    566919323172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    137534942121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,091 miles (+15,404)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    689804842186
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    978597731123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail84,687 miles (+4,309)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    147546131103
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass80,378 miles (+10,287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    821523550191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    783711629129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 MBC

Does K55 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 MBC expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 MBC?
The MOT on K55 MBC expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 MBC done?
K55 MBC was recorded at 202,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 8,065 miles a year.
Has K55 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 MBC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 MBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K55 MBC find?
K55 MBC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both inner rear sill areas corroded.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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