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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

K88 KCWMOT history

K88 KCW is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

K88 KCW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,713 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KCW was last recorded at 118,713 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,287 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,426 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,713 miles
  • 2025 – 114,287 miles
  • 2024 – 110,900 miles
  • 2023 – 107,013 miles
  • 2022 – 102,728 miles
  • 2021 – 99,692 miles
  • 2020 – 95,670 miles
  • 2019 – 86,803 miles
  • 2018 – 74,877 miles
  • 2017 – 72,517 miles
  • 2016 – 67,836 miles
  • 2015 – 62,301 miles
  • 2014 – 52,781 miles
  • 2013 – 48,888 miles
  • 2012 – 41,140 miles
  • 2011 – 41,002 miles
  • 2010 – 40,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel buckeld

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    774627606933
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,713 miles (+4,426)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    748150827512
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,287 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    449771325239
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass110,900 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,900 miles
    Test number
    489004766921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail110,863 miles (+3,850)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    934240355049
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,013 miles (+4,285)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    778813774820
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,728 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    938363051015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail102,645 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    799171567435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,692 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    573652946511
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe/rear pipe joints. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel buckeld
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,628 miles (+3,958)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    238688541719
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel buckeld
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,670 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    862359208010
    • AdvisoryOil leak from offside dive shaft seal at gearbox

  12. Fail95,653 miles (+8,850)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    133469725176
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box and centre on joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from offside dive shaft seal at gearbox

  13. Pass86,803 miles (+11,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    944738350199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/rf17 84v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,877 miles (+2,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,877 miles
    Test number
    909082112266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,517 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    461660204805
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst To Centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail72,516 miles (+4,680)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    935030850386
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst To Centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass67,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    471877591658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,836 miles (+5,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    959269661375
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass62,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    765720255001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,301 miles (+9,520)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    939950855076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass52,781 miles (+3,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    715422654004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePad wear light on

  22. Pass48,888 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    277393553035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,140 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,140 miles
    Test number
    275737142006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,002 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    879029351163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,885 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    313868530168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K88 KCW

Does K88 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KCW is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KCW?
The MOT on K88 KCW is valid until 9 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 KCW done?
K88 KCW was recorded at 118,713 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has K88 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KCW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 KCW 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 KCW find?
K88 KCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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