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Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L16 KTCMOT history

L16 KTC is an orange petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L16 KTC orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,035 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 KTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 KTC was last recorded at 83,035 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 12,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,737 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,298 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,035 miles
  • 2024 – 70,737 miles
  • 2023 – 60,908 miles
  • 2022 – 51,070 miles
  • 2021 – 42,846 miles
  • 2020 – 36,646 miles
  • 2018 – 33,481 miles
  • 2017 – 29,383 miles
  • 2016 – 24,390 miles
  • 2015 – 19,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,035 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,035 miles (+12,298)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    785377275946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    238895257452
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail70,737 miles (+9,829)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    608968607581
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass60,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    973574418013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,908 miles (+2,163)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    967138397519
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass58,745 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    891189844123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,070 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    423108258126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,846 miles (+6,200)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,846 miles
    Test number
    801036406084
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,646 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    685844619784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,481 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    962150351679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,383 miles (+4,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,383 miles
    Test number
    858969320864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass24,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    163088191795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,390 miles (+5,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    523815718484
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass19,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    297947905163
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L16 KTC

Does L16 KTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 KTC is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 KTC?
The MOT on L16 KTC is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 KTC done?
L16 KTC was recorded at 83,035 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has L16 KTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 KTC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 KTC 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 KTC find?
L16 KTC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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