MINI
Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
K8 DWLMOT history
K8 DWL is a gold petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 107,291 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DWL was last recorded at 107,291 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,756 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,535 miles
- Average per year
- 4,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,291 miles
- 2025 – 105,756 miles
- 2024 – 104,377 miles
- 2023 – 102,403 miles
- 2022 – 100,625 miles
- 2021 – 98,917 miles
- 2020 – 97,526 miles
- 2019 – 94,544 miles
- 2018 – 90,755 miles
- 2017 – 87,034 miles
- 2016 – 81,553 miles
- 2015 – 75,171 miles
- 2014 – 69,058 miles
- 2013 – 61,566 miles
- 2012 – 54,883 miles
- 2011 – 48,273 miles
- 2010 – 42,897 miles
- 2009 – 36,843 miles
- 2008 – 31,071 miles
- 2007 – 23,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,291 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 107,291 miles
- Test number
- 638456116532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,289 miles (+1,533)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,289 miles
- Test number
- 776179245448
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,756 miles (+24)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 105,756 miles
- Test number
- 308189855517
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail105,732 miles (+1,355)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,732 miles
- Test number
- 820991213722
- 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe general condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass104,377 miles (+1,974)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 104,377 miles
- Test number
- 985524066005
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,403 miles (+1,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,403 miles
- Test number
- 853983517838
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,625 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 100,625 miles
- Test number
- 532192161345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,917 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 98,917 miles
- Test number
- 652067141341
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass97,526 miles (+2,982)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,526 miles
- Test number
- 706810116402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,544 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,544 miles
- Test number
- 469355819985
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,755 miles (+3,721)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,755 miles
- Test number
- 706408188428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,034 miles (+5,481)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 87,034 miles
- Test number
- 661829098771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,553 miles (+6,382)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 81,553 miles
- Test number
- 357313732295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,171 miles (+6,113)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,171 miles
- Test number
- 909754189923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,058 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,058 miles
- Test number
- 276693274277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,913 miles (+7,347)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,913 miles
- Test number
- 779207064251
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass61,566 miles (+6,683)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,566 miles
- Test number
- 857979653250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,883 miles (+6,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,883 miles
- Test number
- 446253962289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,273 miles (+5,376)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,273 miles
- Test number
- 839257851293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,897 miles (+6,054)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,897 miles
- Test number
- 380256360216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,843 miles (+5,772)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,843 miles
- Test number
- 492536669297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,071 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,071 miles
- Test number
- 882373178236
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail31,070 miles (+7,805)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,070 miles
- Test number
- 670988268215
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass23,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,265 miles
- Test number
- 424377467275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 DWL
- Does K8 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DWL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DWL?
- The MOT on K8 DWL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 DWL done?
- K8 DWL was recorded at 107,291 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,429 miles a year.
- Has K8 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DWL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 DWL 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 K8 DWL find?
- K8 DWL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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