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Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L31 LKSMOT history

L31 LKS is a grey petrol MINI first used on 3 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L31 LKS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,645 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LKS was last recorded at 128,645 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,844 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,645 miles
  • 2025 – 126,844 miles
  • 2024 – 121,356 miles
  • 2022 – 116,335 miles
  • 2021 – 108,718 miles
  • 2020 – 101,415 miles
  • 2019 – 91,826 miles
  • 2018 – 84,026 miles
  • 2017 – 75,890 miles
  • 2016 – 66,116 miles
  • 2015 – 56,210 miles
  • 2014 – 41,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Wipers are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,645 miles (+1,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    415420412683
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass126,844 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,844 miles
    Test number
    917576989607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,218 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,218 miles
    Test number
    579408277968
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass121,356 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,356 miles
    Test number
    935789957600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass116,335 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,335 miles
    Test number
    843204814501
    • AdvisoryWipers are worn
  6. Fail116,333 miles (+7,615)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    219541499248
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to engine fault wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Air intake to turbo pipe is broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers are worn
  7. Pass108,718 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,718 miles
    Test number
    575858350369
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail108,665 miles (+7,250)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    279126437810
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,415 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,415 miles
    Test number
    456467425160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,212 miles (+9,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,212 miles
    Test number
    868437916141
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass91,826 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    796178435321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,026 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,026 miles
    Test number
    791326878818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,890 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    433732667946
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail75,880 miles (+9,764)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    326222269505
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blade's split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is misshaped and has a flat spot (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdded engine oil to carry out test
  15. Pass66,116 miles (+9,906)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    968297690770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,210 miles (+14,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,210 miles
    Test number
    998362375077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    596025114155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L31 LKS

Does L31 LKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LKS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LKS?
The MOT on L31 LKS is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LKS done?
L31 LKS was recorded at 128,645 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has L31 LKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LKS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 LKS 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 L31 LKS find?
L31 LKS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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