MINI
Pink and White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
L16 KMWMOT history
L16 KMW is a pink and white petrol MINI first used on 24 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 84,526 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 KMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Pink and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 KMW was last recorded at 84,526 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,422 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,104 miles
- Average per year
- 2,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,526 miles
- 2025 – 83,422 miles
- 2023 – 78,637 miles
- 2018 – 72,759 miles
- 2017 – 70,743 miles
- 2016 – 69,402 miles
- 2015 – 67,545 miles
- 2014 – 65,992 miles
- 2013 – 63,752 miles
- 2012 – 59,785 miles
- 2011 – 57,478 miles
- 2010 – 54,359 miles
- 2009 – 50,142 miles
- 2008 – 46,027 miles
- 2007 – 41,111 miles
- 2006 – 36,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,526 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer joint.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking in tread. Dated 2013
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement With vehicle raised and suspension hung, this mount has a tight spot with resultant slight roughness detected when on the ground.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,526 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 84,526 miles
- Test number
- 548380084413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,422 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 83,422 miles
- Test number
- 846903771555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 635597930263
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking in tread. Dated 2013 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement With vehicle raised and suspension hung, this mount has a tight spot with resultant slight roughness detected when on the ground. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking in tread. Dated 2013. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 278112614765
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake actuator on caliper. (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking in tread. Dated 2013 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement With vehicle raised and suspension hung, this mount has a tight spot with resultant slight roughness detected when on the ground. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking in tread. Dated 2013. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,637 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,637 miles
- Test number
- 913047453383
- AdvisoryAll of vehicles underside slightly corroded (steering, suspension, drivetrain and braking system etc included).
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 724945272631
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 711974049608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 817875405186
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass72,759 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,759 miles
- Test number
- 675882609830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,743 miles (+1,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,743 miles
- Test number
- 139577085289
- AdvisoryBoth drive shaft seals leaking oil
- AdvisoryFront discs inner faces light corrosion
- AdvisoryRear discs inner faces heavy corrosion brakes locking out ok
Pass69,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,402 miles
- Test number
- 244211249324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,402 miles (+1,857)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,402 miles
- Test number
- 470099507399
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass67,545 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 67,545 miles
- Test number
- 799005825201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 65,992 miles
- Test number
- 599403034254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,992 miles (+2,240)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,992 miles
- Test number
- 178195324297
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail63,752 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,752 miles
- Test number
- 795832713294
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBrake pipes are starting to corrode
- NoteExhaust rear section corroded
Pass63,752 miles (+3,967)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,752 miles
- Test number
- 998822613259
- NoteBrake pipes are starting to corrode
- NoteExhaust rear section corroded
Pass59,785 miles (+2,307)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,785 miles
- Test number
- 156747302245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,478 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 57,478 miles
- Test number
- 735466301285
- NoteVIN number in screen can not be read
Fail57,478 miles (+3,119)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,478 miles
- Test number
- 849636001212
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteVIN number in screen can not be read
Pass54,359 miles (+4,217)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 54,359 miles
- Test number
- 491849720260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,142 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,142 miles
- Test number
- 322321539482
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass50,142 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 50,142 miles
- Test number
- 842951939217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,027 miles (+4,916)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,027 miles
- Test number
- 542115328229
- NoteBrake pedal has more travel than usual
Pass41,111 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 41,111 miles
- Test number
- 381087927281
- 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)
Pass36,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,186 miles
- Test number
- 931886326251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 KMW
- Does L16 KMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 KMW is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 KMW?
- The MOT on L16 KMW is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 KMW done?
- L16 KMW was recorded at 84,526 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
- Has L16 KMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 KMW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 KMW 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 L16 KMW find?
- L16 KMW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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