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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L100 MKSMOT history

L100 MKS is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

L100 MKS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,876 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MKS was last recorded at 140,876 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2017: 130,343 miles, lower than 137,144 miles on 24 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,608 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,876 miles
  • 2022 – 140,608 miles
  • 2021 – 140,383 miles
  • 2019 – 140,221 miles
  • 2018 – 140,047 miles
  • 2017 – 130,343 miles
  • 2016 – 137,144 miles
  • 2015 – 131,271 miles
  • 2014 – 124,635 miles
  • 2013 – 118,979 miles
  • 2012 – 109,318 miles
  • 2011 – 95,315 miles
  • 2010 – 80,147 miles
  • 2009 – 65,487 miles
  • 2008 – 56,171 miles
  • 2007 – 48,386 miles
  • 2006 – 40,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,876 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering functions but is heavy

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,876 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,876 miles
    Test number
    447233249497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering functions but is heavy
  2. Pass140,608 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    282408443948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,383 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,383 miles
    Test number
    862393854886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,221 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,221 miles
    Test number
    324534499777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes slightly corroded
  5. Pass140,047 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,047 miles
    Test number
    624776463632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail140,034 miles (+9,691)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,034 miles
    Test number
    108480312308
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass130,343 miles (-6,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,343 miles
    Test number
    778772611013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,144 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    517735954716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,271 miles (+6,636)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    666676365151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
  10. Pass124,635 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    148220474110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,979 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    387906123492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,318 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    275814442238
    • NoteCoolant leak
  13. Fail109,311 miles (+13,996)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    179086032215
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  14. Pass95,315 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    218822181412
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate poor
  15. Fail95,314 miles (+15,167)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,314 miles
    Test number
    948871881141
    • DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate poor
  16. Pass80,147 miles (+14,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    683952980103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,487 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    840126709102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,171 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    734497978022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,934 miles (+7,548)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    870310568073
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePower steering pump noisy
  20. Pass48,386 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,386 miles
    Test number
    231118837004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass40,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,756 miles
    Test number
    854183506039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 MKS

Does L100 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 MKS expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 MKS?
The MOT on L100 MKS expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 MKS done?
L100 MKS was recorded at 140,876 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has L100 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MKS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L100 MKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L100 MKS find?
L100 MKS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering functions but is heavy.

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