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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L100 MKTMOT history

L100 MKT is a purple petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L100 MKT purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,709 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MKT was last recorded at 61,709 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 14,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,773 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,936 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,709 miles
  • 2024 – 46,773 miles
  • 2023 – 34,702 miles
  • 2022 – 26,669 miles
  • 2021 – 25,546 miles
  • 2020 – 24,915 miles
  • 2019 – 24,461 miles
  • 2018 – 23,243 miles
  • 2017 – 22,202 miles
  • 2016 – 21,492 miles
  • 2015 – 21,076 miles
  • 2014 – 19,928 miles
  • 2013 – 18,365 miles
  • 2012 – 17,349 miles
  • 2011 – 16,279 miles
  • 2010 – 15,212 miles
  • 2009 – 14,218 miles
  • 2008 – 10,817 miles
  • 2007 – 8,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective new exhaust been fitted but not hung on rubber correctly on the rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant low

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,709 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    384098527763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective new exhaust been fitted but not hung on rubber correctly on the rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  2. Fail61,709 miles (+14,936)1 dangerous3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    382387516845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective new exhaust been fitted but not hung on rubber correctly on the rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  3. Pass46,773 miles (+12,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    238265089487
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass34,702 miles (+8,033)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    129086225111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass26,669 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    833342559077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Fail26,654 miles (+1,108)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,654 miles
    Test number
    975356030020
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  7. Pass25,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    858827962775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,546 miles (+631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    964856538082
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass24,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    634257244526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,915 miles (+454)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    543848779371
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing not tested
  11. Fail24,461 miles (+1,218)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    536839325835
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass23,243 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    23,243 miles
    Test number
    125524908710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,202 miles (+710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    355637676264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brakes binding slightly
  14. Pass21,492 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    336096363267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,076 miles (+1,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,076 miles
    Test number
    600518041021
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass19,928 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    186969734397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,365 miles (+1,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,365 miles
    Test number
    747115543317
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
  18. Pass17,349 miles (+1,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,349 miles
    Test number
    706723442364
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.
  19. Pass16,279 miles (+1,067)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,279 miles
    Test number
    428904841464
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front offside front nearside rear & offside rear tyres deterioating. 175 65 15
  20. Pass15,212 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,212 miles
    Test number
    662124940350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass14,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    904068249367
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear registration plate has slight water ingress
  22. Fail14,218 miles (+3,401)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    954158349334
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear registration plate has slight water ingress
  23. Pass10,817 miles (+1,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,817 miles
    Test number
    803290758332
    • NoteRear registration plate has slight water ingress
  24. Pass8,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,913 miles
    Test number
    814176947342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 MKT

Does L100 MKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 MKT is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 MKT?
The MOT on L100 MKT is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 MKT done?
L100 MKT was recorded at 61,709 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has L100 MKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MKT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 MKT 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 L100 MKT find?
L100 MKT passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 14 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 11 more.

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