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Yellow and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L20 KMLMOT history

L20 KML is a yellow and black petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2023.

L20 KML yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
129,568 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 KML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L20 KML was last recorded at 129,568 miles on 4 Mar 2023, 9,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,694 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,874 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,568 miles
  • 2022 – 119,694 miles
  • 2020 – 113,825 miles
  • 2019 – 99,234 miles
  • 2018 – 92,058 miles
  • 2017 – 83,914 miles
  • 2016 – 76,879 miles
  • 2015 – 74,185 miles
  • 2014 – 66,145 miles
  • 2013 – 59,312 miles
  • 2012 – 54,346 miles
  • 2011 – 46,200 miles
  • 2010 – 40,815 miles
  • 2009 – 33,678 miles
  • 2008 – 27,016 miles
  • 2007 – 21,794 miles
  • 2006 – 16,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,568 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryInterior smells of fuel

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,568 miles (+9,874)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    430408159558
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryInterior smells of fuel

  2. Pass119,694 miles (+5,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,694 miles
    Test number
    304712451382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,825 miles (+14,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    937456571313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    567946338029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,234 miles (+7,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    825584866020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,058 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    962420578296
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail92,008 miles (+8,094)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    535540213039
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass83,914 miles (+7,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    115558111749
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to legal limits
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryStone chip in zone A

  9. Pass76,879 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    800477574909
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryTail gate gas struts weak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail76,879 miles (+2,694)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    194692586286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryTail gate gas struts weak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass74,185 miles (+8,040)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    198310975403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNSR tyre smooth inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass66,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    885522954068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,145 miles (+6,833)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    658092054016
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass59,312 miles (+4,966)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    127394563082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront tyre edge wear
    • NoteWheel alinghment req

  15. Pass54,346 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    706156662047
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCoolant leak from near side lower radiator
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail54,346 miles (+8,146)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    789926962039
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCoolant leak from near side lower radiator
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass46,200 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    797311171081
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail46,200 miles (+5,385)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    437051371045
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,815 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    644488470007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail40,709 miles (+7,031)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    970981970048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass33,678 miles (+6,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,678 miles
    Test number
    292153249032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass27,016 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    151853128435
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail21,794 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    152780037443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass21,794 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    591800637036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    182879136441
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 KML

Does L20 KML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 KML expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 KML?
The MOT on L20 KML expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 KML done?
L20 KML was recorded at 129,568 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2023, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has L20 KML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 KML has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 KML 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 L20 KML find?
L20 KML failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 8 more.

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