MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L1 KCWMOT history
L1 KCW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 39,420 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 KCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 KCW was last recorded at 39,420 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,512 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 908 miles
- Average per year
- 1,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,420 miles
- 2025 – 38,512 miles
- 2024 – 37,734 miles
- 2023 – 36,751 miles
- 2022 – 35,662 miles
- 2021 – 34,412 miles
- 2020 – 33,365 miles
- 2019 – 31,911 miles
- 2018 – 30,366 miles
- 2017 – 28,907 miles
- 2016 – 27,789 miles
- 2015 – 26,065 miles
- 2014 – 24,578 miles
- 2013 – 22,888 miles
- 2012 – 21,599 miles
- 2011 – 19,088 miles
- 2010 – 17,041 miles
- 2009 – 14,906 miles
- 2008 – 13,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,420 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,420 miles (+908)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 39,420 miles
- Test number
- 160480333952
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass38,512 miles (+778)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 38,512 miles
- Test number
- 739993190118
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Pass37,734 miles (+983)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 37,734 miles
- Test number
- 801531420026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass36,751 miles (+1,089)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 36,751 miles
- Test number
- 202971129544
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,662 miles (+1,250)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 35,662 miles
- Test number
- 274748603227
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass34,412 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 34,412 miles
- Test number
- 991099071029
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail34,412 miles (+1,047)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,412 miles
- Test number
- 339870145761
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass33,365 miles (+1,454)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,365 miles
- Test number
- 148741425662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,911 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 31,911 miles
- Test number
- 601478657600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,909 miles (+1,543)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,909 miles
- Test number
- 553167134407
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass30,366 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 30,366 miles
- Test number
- 614310816578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 28,907 miles
- Test number
- 425912833494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,907 miles (+1,118)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,907 miles
- Test number
- 589210888230
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass27,789 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 27,789 miles
- Test number
- 887370913439
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail27,789 miles (+1,724)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,789 miles
- Test number
- 232529940004
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass26,065 miles (+1,487)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 26,065 miles
- Test number
- 805522015086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,578 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 24,578 miles
- Test number
- 276739924069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,888 miles (+1,289)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 22,888 miles
- Test number
- 418415413083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,599 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 21,599 miles
- Test number
- 935399502043
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail21,599 miles (+2,511)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,599 miles
- Test number
- 176889402469
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,088 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 19,088 miles
- Test number
- 907650411070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,041 miles (+2,135)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 17,041 miles
- Test number
- 533242210060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,906 miles (+1,839)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 14,906 miles
- Test number
- 410842719028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,067 miles
- Test number
- 441317818070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 KCW
- Does L1 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KCW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 KCW?
- The MOT on L1 KCW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 KCW done?
- L1 KCW was recorded at 39,420 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
- Has L1 KCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 KCW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on L1 KCW 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 L1 KCW find?
- L1 KCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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