
MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L25 KAFMOT history
L25 KAF is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 135,185 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 KAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 KAF was last recorded at 135,185 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,177 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 8,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,185 miles
- 2025 – 129,227 miles
- 2023 – 121,706 miles
- 2022 – 114,878 miles
- 2021 – 86,193 miles
- 2020 – 71,028 miles
- 2019 – 49,788 miles
- 2018 – 34,314 miles
- 2017 – 33,372 miles
- 2016 – 31,942 miles
- 2014 – 27,438 miles
- 2013 – 21,766 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,185 miles (+8)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 135,185 miles
- Test number
- 712569089508
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,177 miles (+5,950)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,177 miles
- Test number
- 387389669119
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,227 miles (+7,521)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,227 miles
- Test number
- 339781470051
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both control arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear subframes surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,706 miles (+6,828)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 121,706 miles
- Test number
- 206497495912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear subframes surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front upper strut top mounts deteriorated
Pass114,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 114,878 miles
- Test number
- 366545148972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,878 miles (+8,522)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,878 miles
- Test number
- 703372254838
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,356 miles (+260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,356 miles
- Test number
- 599331929318
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail106,096 miles (+19,903)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,096 miles
- Test number
- 943019371463
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,193 miles (+338)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,193 miles
- Test number
- 681626294602
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,855 miles (+14,827)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,855 miles
- Test number
- 985400180432
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust too bad (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,028 miles (+21,240)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 71,028 miles
- Test number
- 341228458227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,788 miles (+15,474)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,788 miles
- Test number
- 336204838124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,314 miles (+942)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 34,314 miles
- Test number
- 925995953761
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not child seat a mesh bag tied to front seat and rear seat
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind on brake
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have standard car tyres
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have run flat tyres on vehicle
Pass33,372 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 33,372 miles
- Test number
- 915592091984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,942 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 31,942 miles
- Test number
- 525979626984
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted nsr
Pass27,438 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 27,438 miles
- Test number
- 128492074456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,766 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 21,766 miles
- Test number
- 268640533454
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear disc facings getting poor
Fail21,766 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,766 miles
- Test number
- 588140333106
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteRear disc facings getting poor
Questions about L25 KAF
- Does L25 KAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KAF is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 KAF?
- The MOT on L25 KAF is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 KAF done?
- L25 KAF was recorded at 135,185 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,940 miles a year.
- Has L25 KAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 KAF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L25 KAF 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 L25 KAF find?
- L25 KAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.
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