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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.

L25 KAF yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,185 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. Pass114,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,878 miles
    Test number
    366545148972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass71,028 miles (+21,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    341228458227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,788 miles (+15,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    336204838124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass33,372 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    915592091984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,942 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    525979626984
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted nsr
  16. Pass27,438 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    128492074456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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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