MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
K8 TCLMOT history
K8 TCL is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,655 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 TCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 TCL was last recorded at 52,655 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,614 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,041 miles
- Average per year
- 2,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,655 miles
- 2025 – 51,614 miles
- 2024 – 49,584 miles
- 2023 – 43,718 miles
- 2022 – 37,625 miles
- 2021 – 32,775 miles
- 2020 – 28,556 miles
- 2019 – 19,974 miles
- 2018 – 19,379 miles
- 2017 – 18,338 miles
- 2016 – 17,991 miles
- 2015 – 17,536 miles
- 2014 – 16,903 miles
- 2013 – 15,683 miles
- 2012 – 13,249 miles
- 2011 – 11,360 miles
- 2010 – 10,460 miles
- 2009 – 8,478 miles
- 2008 – 6,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,655 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,655 miles (+1,041)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,655 miles
- Test number
- 751866782761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 51,614 miles
- Test number
- 800009148404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,614 miles (+2,030)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,614 miles
- Test number
- 928167789018
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass49,584 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 49,584 miles
- Test number
- 359335855275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail49,584 miles (+5,866)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,584 miles
- Test number
- 628527265047
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord in the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,718 miles (+6,093)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 43,718 miles
- Test number
- 585671379922
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm brake reaction bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,625 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 37,625 miles
- Test number
- 585177794841
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail37,624 miles (+4,849)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,624 miles
- Test number
- 266838118605
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass32,775 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 32,775 miles
- Test number
- 431690351804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail32,775 miles (+4,219)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,775 miles
- Test number
- 732711833717
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in the back box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass28,556 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 28,556 miles
- Test number
- 697833749176
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail28,548 miles (+8,574)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,548 miles
- Test number
- 678423550112
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass19,974 miles (+595)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 19,974 miles
- Test number
- 547871807436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,379 miles (+1,041)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 19,379 miles
- Test number
- 218322518868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,338 miles (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 18,338 miles
- Test number
- 626455797517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,991 miles (+455)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 17,991 miles
- Test number
- 568921747812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,536 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,536 miles
- Test number
- 190217091521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,903 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 16,903 miles
- Test number
- 358048944430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,683 miles (+2,434)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 15,683 miles
- Test number
- 365148963241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,249 miles (+1,889)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,249 miles
- Test number
- 479450272215
- NoteBack box clamp broken
- NoteBack box corroded
Pass11,360 miles (+900)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 11,360 miles
- Test number
- 448853391263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,460 miles (+1,982)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 10,460 miles
- Test number
- 513922900380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,478 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 8,478 miles
- Test number
- 292568389244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 6,107 miles
- Test number
- 200849588257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 TCL
- Does K8 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TCL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 TCL?
- The MOT on K8 TCL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 TCL done?
- K8 TCL was recorded at 52,655 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,617 miles a year.
- Has K8 TCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 TCL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 TCL 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 TCL find?
- K8 TCL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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