MINI logo

MINI

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

K8 KWSMOT history

K8 KWS is a white diesel MINI first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

K8 KWS white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,543 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,528 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for K8 KWS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KWS was last recorded at 144,543 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,543 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,543 miles
  • 2025 – 129,900 miles
  • 2024 – 116,744 miles
  • 2023 – 102,178 miles
  • 2022 – 96,693 miles
  • 2021 – 92,051 miles
  • 2020 – 89,152 miles
  • 2019 – 81,229 miles
  • 2018 – 72,519 miles
  • 2017 – 63,597 miles
  • 2016 – 56,289 miles
  • 2015 – 50,403 miles
  • 2014 – 42,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,543 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear, outer edges , within central three quarters

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,543 miles
    Test number
    730583292191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,543 miles (+14,643)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,543 miles
    Test number
    126796860520
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,900 miles
    Test number
    584939017309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail129,900 miles (+13,156)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,900 miles
    Test number
    245617977723
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass116,744 miles (+14,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,744 miles
    Test number
    777615421514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass102,178 miles (+5,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    333747765780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,693 miles (+4,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    712064371870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    838966669074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,039 miles (+2,887)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    638913276980
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to come up (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,152 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    416673864403
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear, outer edges , within central three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail89,123 miles (+7,894)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,123 miles
    Test number
    242279698841
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear, outer edges , within central three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,229 miles (+8,710)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    591168167798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT suspension arm, rear bushes have slight play detected but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR tyre has a non-repairable puncture (205/45 R17 88V XL

  13. Pass72,519 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    854975549392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,597 miles (+549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    850750520657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail63,048 miles (+6,759)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    617239310332
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,289 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    257638206449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,403 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    617707895006
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass50,403 miles (+7,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    778587795005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass42,654 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    165431984067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K8 KWS

Does K8 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 KWS is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 KWS?
The MOT on K8 KWS is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 KWS done?
K8 KWS was recorded at 144,543 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,528 miles a year.
Has K8 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KWS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 KWS 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 KWS find?
K8 KWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all K8K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.