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Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

K8 LHFMOT history

K8 LHF is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

K8 LHF yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,927 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 LHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 LHF was last recorded at 58,927 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,454 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,473 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,927 miles
  • 2025 – 57,454 miles
  • 2024 – 56,657 miles
  • 2023 – 55,968 miles
  • 2022 – 55,263 miles
  • 2021 – 54,511 miles
  • 2020 – 53,846 miles
  • 2019 – 53,049 miles
  • 2018 – 51,916 miles
  • 2017 – 48,193 miles
  • 2016 – 45,019 miles
  • 2015 – 37,983 miles
  • 2014 – 30,418 miles
  • 2013 – 24,514 miles
  • 2012 – 16,465 miles
  • 2011 – 13,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,927 miles (+1,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    299541731111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass57,454 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,454 miles
    Test number
    874931692902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,453 miles (+796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,453 miles
    Test number
    648983942663
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass56,657 miles (+689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    855068135036
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass55,968 miles (+705)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    991290739951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  6. Pass55,263 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    546960444086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,511 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    205091560211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,846 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    868014876828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    672285743501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,049 miles (+1,133)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    836081615822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass51,916 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    767193079801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,193 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    884759048140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,019 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    538261777886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail45,009 miles (+7,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    188498704517
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass37,983 miles (+7,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    571077553060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass30,418 miles (+5,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    668545374213
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin is rusty
  17. Pass24,514 miles (+8,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,514 miles
    Test number
    839993173286
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
  18. Pass16,465 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,465 miles
    Test number
    489009582247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,096 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,096 miles
    Test number
    835696832109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,212 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,212 miles
    Test number
    637536641139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail13,189 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,189 miles
    Test number
    916050941113
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K8 LHF

Does K8 LHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 LHF is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 LHF?
The MOT on K8 LHF is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 LHF done?
K8 LHF was recorded at 58,927 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has K8 LHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 LHF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 LHF 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 LHF find?
K8 LHF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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