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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

K88 HUXMOT history

K88 HUX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

K88 HUX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,078 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 HUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 HUX was last recorded at 144,078 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,031 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,047 miles
Average per year
4,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,078 miles
  • 2025 – 139,031 miles
  • 2024 – 134,762 miles
  • 2022 – 134,125 miles
  • 2021 – 103,024 miles
  • 2019 – 130,667 miles
  • 2018 – 129,976 miles
  • 2016 – 127,640 miles
  • 2015 – 126,444 miles
  • 2014 – 113,337 miles
  • 2013 – 97,536 miles
  • 2012 – 94,944 miles
  • 2011 – 87,412 miles
  • 2010 – 80,586 miles
  • 2009 – 74,347 miles
  • 2008 – 68,546 miles
  • 2007 – 63,097 miles
  • 2006 – 57,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,078 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,078 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,078 miles
    Test number
    128209592303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,031 miles
    Test number
    264428486877
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail139,031 miles (+4,269)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,031 miles
    Test number
    938032464306
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,762 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,762 miles
    Test number
    609460690699
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. Fail134,760 miles (+635)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,760 miles
    Test number
    212475774629
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  6. Pass134,125 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,125 miles
    Test number
    572220799793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail134,088 miles (+31,064)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    826226606446
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass103,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    116228481360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail133,024 miles (+2,357)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,024 miles
    Test number
    359103680982
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,667 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    124517637295
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail130,666 miles (+690)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,666 miles
    Test number
    692654585974
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass129,976 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,976 miles
    Test number
    206092329025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,640 miles (+1,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,640 miles
    Test number
    295779481497
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass126,444 miles (+13,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    665753142984
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass113,337 miles (+15,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,337 miles
    Test number
    878095814343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,536 miles
    Test number
    148560613312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,536 miles (+2,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,536 miles
    Test number
    278560413356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass94,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    205404822351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,944 miles (+7,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    477383012410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass87,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    645768871219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,408 miles (+6,822)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,408 miles
    Test number
    455278571257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
  22. Pass80,586 miles (+78)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    452386210485
    • NoteAdvise neaeside and offside front discs are worn.
  23. Fail80,508 miles (+6,161)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    461428600467
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise neaeside and offside front discs are worn.
  24. Pass74,347 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    451873319476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail74,311 miles (+5,765)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    653609309360
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass68,546 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    334051018360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,525 miles (+5,428)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    521846408387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  28. Pass63,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    451185407432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,097 miles (+5,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    990095607360
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  30. Pass57,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    400221406456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 HUX

Does K88 HUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 HUX is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 HUX?
The MOT on K88 HUX is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 HUX done?
K88 HUX was recorded at 144,078 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,481 miles a year.
Has K88 HUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 HUX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 HUX 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 K88 HUX find?
K88 HUX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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