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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L15 LKSMOT history

L15 LKS is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2022.

L15 LKS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2023
Mileage
114,632 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LKS was last recorded at 114,632 miles on 19 Jul 2022, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,546 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,632 miles
  • 2021 – 106,336 miles
  • 2020 – 102,818 miles
  • 2019 – 95,041 miles
  • 2018 – 93,062 miles
  • 2017 – 88,300 miles
  • 2016 – 83,476 miles
  • 2015 – 79,146 miles
  • 2014 – 73,668 miles
  • 2013 – 69,966 miles
  • 2012 – 65,211 miles
  • 2011 – 58,806 miles
  • 2010 – 52,061 miles
  • 2009 – 43,236 miles
  • 2008 – 33,627 miles
  • 2007 – 25,323 miles
  • 2006 – 15,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2/pipes front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front top mount noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,632 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    627384749600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail114,546 miles (+8,210)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,546 miles
    Test number
    651323927558
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti- slip worn
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass106,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    843370160345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount noisey

  4. Fail106,336 miles (+3,518)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,336 miles
    Test number
    702807317041
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount noisey

  5. Pass102,818 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    319875432286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2/pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,798 miles (+7,757)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    913179175948
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2/pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,041 miles (+1,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    488296023259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,062 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    507175887543
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass88,300 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    918491488583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,476 miles (+4,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    317319915559
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass79,146 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,146 miles
    Test number
    965335975055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,668 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    199206264494
    • 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)

  13. Pass69,966 miles (+4,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    426532073000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    946732582015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,211 miles (+6,405)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    107117172412
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass58,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    696464481066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail58,806 miles (+6,745)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    879874281064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    184489620017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail520,861 miles (+477,625)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    520,861 miles
    Test number
    100029020079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,236 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    531209229010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,627 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    282216258039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,323 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    890452157049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    380335526094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LKS

Does L15 LKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 LKS expired on 18 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 LKS?
The MOT on L15 LKS expired on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 LKS done?
L15 LKS was recorded at 114,632 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2022, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has L15 LKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LKS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 LKS 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 L15 LKS find?
L15 LKS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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