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Brown · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

L13 GKHMOT history

L13 GKH is a brown diesel MINI first used on 10 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

L13 GKH brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,955 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 GKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 GKH was last recorded at 125,955 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,325 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,955 miles
  • 2025 – 125,325 miles
  • 2024 – 121,853 miles
  • 2022 – 118,787 miles
  • 2021 – 109,816 miles
  • 2020 – 105,125 miles
  • 2019 – 103,987 miles
  • 2018 – 99,442 miles
  • 2017 – 96,274 miles
  • 2016 – 94,775 miles
  • 2015 – 87,199 miles
  • 2014 – 75,797 miles
  • 2013 – 54,893 miles
  • 2012 – 48,409 miles
  • 2011 – 38,709 miles
  • 2010 – 34,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes at rear due to plastic panels fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Diesel particulate filter warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,955 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,955 miles
    Test number
    178505914107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,325 miles (+3,472)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    442597896729
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,853 miles
    Test number
    982841396048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail121,853 miles (+3,066)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,853 miles
    Test number
    473918723684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass118,787 miles (+8,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    237218572463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront back-plate, brake disc, corroded
    • AdvisoryIntake piping, engine bay slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both N/S&O/S (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass109,816 miles (+4,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    600200525488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,125 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,125 miles
    Test number
    328819060270
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail105,118 miles (+1,131)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,118 miles
    Test number
    851444501844
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,987 miles (+4,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,987 miles
    Test number
    711468983289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,442 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    975989840353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,274 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    597959291620
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes at rear due to plastic panels fitted

  12. Fail96,257 miles (+1,482)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    152776930239
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes at rear due to plastic panels fitted

  13. Pass94,775 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    561258818536
    • AdvisoryOffside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter warning on

  14. Fail94,622 miles (+7,423)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    784222418756
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDiesel particulate filter warning on

  15. Pass87,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    266101415235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,199 miles (+11,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    948300915225
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass75,797 miles (+2,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    287138184499
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail73,737 miles (+18,844)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    479329734132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDifficult to clearly see rear inner brake pads but suspect they are close to legal limit of 1.5mm

  19. Pass54,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    205007223164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,893 miles (+6,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    218087623492
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass48,409 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    248308332490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,908 miles (+9,199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    168778102178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,709 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    456268911190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    101981300308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L13 GKH

Does L13 GKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 GKH is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 GKH?
The MOT on L13 GKH is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 GKH done?
L13 GKH was recorded at 125,955 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has L13 GKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 GKH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 GKH 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 L13 GKH find?
L13 GKH passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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