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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

K55 WDWMOT history

K55 WDW is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

K55 WDW yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,313 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 WDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 WDW was last recorded at 123,313 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2007: 15,125 miles, lower than 21,196 miles on 25 Nov 2006.

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
122,830 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,313 miles
  • 2022 – 122,830 miles
  • 2021 – 122,398 miles
  • 2020 – 121,799 miles
  • 2019 – 119,735 miles
  • 2018 – 118,644 miles
  • 2017 – 113,683 miles
  • 2016 – 104,407 miles
  • 2015 – 96,077 miles
  • 2014 – 92,818 miles
  • 2013 – 90,602 miles
  • 2012 – 85,321 miles
  • 2011 – 78,384 miles
  • 2009 – 73,981 miles
  • 2008 – 49,511 miles
  • 2007 – 15,125 miles
  • 2006 – 21,196 miles
  • 2005 – 16,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650434927367
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551902062204
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge and starting to perish

  3. Pass123,313 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,313 miles
    Test number
    781587299402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,830 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,830 miles
    Test number
    807121114623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,398 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    243388743385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    813250058215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,799 miles (+2,064)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    581733816165
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,735 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    709214231654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,644 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,644 miles
    Test number
    321243214824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,642 miles (+4,959)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,642 miles
    Test number
    783801386969
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass113,683 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    560508755054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,407 miles (+8,330)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    238785418057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,077 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    726278405175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,818 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    719545594096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,602 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    908488003143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin deteriated2>n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

  16. Fail90,600 miles (+5,279)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    359272603188
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin deteriated2>n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

  17. Pass85,321 miles (+6,937)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    249585462023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash

  18. Pass78,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,384 miles
    Test number
    847804101100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,383 miles (+4,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,383 miles
    Test number
    517972901144
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass73,981 miles (+24,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    911822539305
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass49,511 miles (+34,386)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    930427538322
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has nail in tread

  22. Pass15,125 miles (-6,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,125 miles
    Test number
    134665537381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,196 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,196 miles
    Test number
    972159326343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,267 miles
    Test number
    110100525320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 WDW

Does K55 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 WDW expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 WDW?
The MOT on K55 WDW expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 WDW done?
K55 WDW was recorded at 123,313 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has K55 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 WDW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K55 WDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K55 WDW find?
K55 WDW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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