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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K8 OWSMOT history

K8 OWS is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 15 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,961 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 OWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 OWS was last recorded at 80,961 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,548 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,961 miles
  • 2025 – 77,548 miles
  • 2024 – 74,037 miles
  • 2023 – 69,837 miles
  • 2022 – 66,048 miles
  • 2021 – 57,097 miles
  • 2020 – 53,330 miles
  • 2019 – 47,944 miles
  • 2018 – 44,195 miles
  • 2017 – 39,171 miles
  • 2016 – 34,143 miles
  • 2015 – 29,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,961 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,961 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    799313607348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,548 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,548 miles
    Test number
    136290847015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,037 miles (+4,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    748423505275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass69,837 miles (+110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    489181707346
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,727 miles (+3,679)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    253211007166
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,048 miles (+8,951)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    501487152993
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,097 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    336247788457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,330 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    605511505686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    677694473818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,944 miles (+3,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    531551272515
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass44,195 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    748506448361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,171 miles (+5,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    875053351522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass34,143 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,143 miles
    Test number
    477555724172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    965782205217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 OWS

Does K8 OWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 OWS is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 OWS?
The MOT on K8 OWS is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 OWS done?
K8 OWS was recorded at 80,961 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has K8 OWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 OWS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 OWS 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 OWS find?
K8 OWS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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