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MINI John Cooper Works

Blue and Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K70 EALMOT history

K70 EAL is a blue and red petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 59,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
59,900 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Blue and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 EAL was last recorded at 59,900 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,509 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,391 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,900 miles
  • 2023 – 57,509 miles
  • 2022 – 54,544 miles
  • 2021 – 51,939 miles
  • 2020 – 49,473 miles
  • 2019 – 45,540 miles
  • 2018 – 42,210 miles
  • 2017 – 39,186 miles
  • 2016 – 33,634 miles
  • 2015 – 28,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,900 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,900 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    227023283292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,509 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    155075971099
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail57,509 miles (+2,965)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    503447746145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass54,544 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    902519319915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    412219638141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail51,939 miles (+2,466)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    204128733907
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass49,473 miles (+3,933)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    598982688955
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,540 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    941295773562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    743868906928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,210 miles (+3,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    993377375634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass39,186 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,186 miles
    Test number
    672256946131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,634 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    474022507285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    548561065099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K70 EAL

Does K70 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 EAL expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 EAL?
The MOT on K70 EAL expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 EAL done?
K70 EAL was recorded at 59,900 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has K70 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 EAL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K70 EAL 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 K70 EAL find?
K70 EAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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