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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L11 KVCMOT history

L11 KVC is a purple petrol MINI first used on 20 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L11 KVC purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
120,282 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 KVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 KVC was last recorded at 120,282 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,405 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,282 miles
  • 2024 – 118,405 miles
  • 2023 – 115,881 miles
  • 2020 – 112,670 miles
  • 2019 – 106,535 miles
  • 2018 – 99,783 miles
  • 2017 – 92,604 miles
  • 2016 – 86,892 miles
  • 2015 – 80,869 miles
  • 2014 – 74,728 miles
  • 2013 – 68,865 miles
  • 2012 – 64,402 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles
  • 2010 – 47,412 miles
  • 2009 – 41,014 miles
  • 2008 – 34,422 miles
  • 2007 – 28,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Tyre pressure warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,282 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,282 miles
    Test number
    436535504584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,405 miles (+2,524)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    379312729649
    • MinorHeadlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both side (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,881 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    714987439327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,670 miles (+200)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,670 miles
    Test number
    565556913007
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s and cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose & exhaust fowling axle
    • AdvisoryN/s wing plastic trim panel missing

  5. Fail112,470 miles (+5,935)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,470 miles
    Test number
    615027732120
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s wing plastic trim panel missing

  6. Pass106,535 miles (+126)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    621520711308
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic wheel arch missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  7. Fail106,409 miles (+6,626)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,409 miles
    Test number
    132032610008
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top bearing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose on rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic wheel arch missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  8. Pass99,783 miles (+349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,783 miles
    Test number
    141547100526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield over exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lit

  9. Fail99,434 miles (+6,830)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,434 miles
    Test number
    477716147059
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to pads down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side recording no effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  10. Pass92,604 miles (+89)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    751279771279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  11. Fail92,515 miles (+5,623)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    951549768716
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  12. Pass86,892 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    767298683954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on

  13. Fail86,683 miles (+5,814)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,683 miles
    Test number
    813967614362
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light on

  14. Pass80,869 miles (+6,141)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    836996825185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Pass74,728 miles (+5,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    357336224155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    667125013111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,865 miles (+4,463)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,865 miles
    Test number
    735943513154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

  18. Pass64,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    547363282213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,402 miles (+11,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    255533382299
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,980 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    285260781261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,412 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    392209670491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,014 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    534496069284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,422 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    210727478284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    933801127183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 KVC

Does L11 KVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 KVC is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 KVC?
The MOT on L11 KVC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 KVC done?
L11 KVC was recorded at 120,282 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has L11 KVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 KVC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L11 KVC 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 L11 KVC find?
L11 KVC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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