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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

L3 KBOMOT history

L3 KBO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L3 KBO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,902 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KBO was last recorded at 110,902 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,876 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,902 miles
  • 2024 – 106,591 miles
  • 2023 – 100,270 miles
  • 2022 – 94,128 miles
  • 2021 – 84,712 miles
  • 2020 – 78,507 miles
  • 2019 – 71,546 miles
  • 2018 – 60,404 miles
  • 2017 – 50,844 miles
  • 2016 – 42,490 miles
  • 2015 – 35,079 miles
  • 2014 – 30,980 miles
  • 2013 – 26,318 miles
  • 2012 – 18,140 miles
  • 2011 – 11,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,902 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,902 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,902 miles
    Test number
    650339103657
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,876 miles (+4,285)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,876 miles
    Test number
    661832490162
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,591 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,591 miles
    Test number
    709953501960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,572 miles (+6,302)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    821927721009
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to very high co reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass100,270 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,270 miles
    Test number
    634739319096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,128 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    810739504973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,112 miles (+9,400)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    695955906945
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass84,712 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    425434048541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,507 miles (+6,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    449913774763
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass71,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,546 miles
    Test number
    392313616251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,546 miles (+11,142)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,546 miles
    Test number
    653256020416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15.... (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    614795691091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,382 miles (+9,538)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    925060428891
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL IS LOW.
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL ON DIP STICK IS LOW.

  14. Pass50,844 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,844 miles
    Test number
    464497449209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,490 miles (+7,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    247794344554
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass35,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    380401293947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,079 miles (+4,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    376343948988
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass30,980 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    485421224491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail30,980 miles (+4,662)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    547141924382
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,318 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,318 miles
    Test number
    215080693121
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail26,318 miles (+8,178)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,318 miles
    Test number
    326240193132
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass18,140 miles (+6,330)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    187159852154
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.

  23. Pass11,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,810 miles
    Test number
    157013951114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KBO

Does L3 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KBO is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 KBO?
The MOT on L3 KBO is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KBO done?
L3 KBO was recorded at 110,902 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,885 miles a year.
Has L3 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KBO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 KBO 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 L3 KBO find?
L3 KBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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