MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
L40 KECMOT history
L40 KEC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 56,189 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 KEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 KEC was last recorded at 56,189 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,892 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,297 miles
- Average per year
- 2,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,189 miles
- 2025 – 54,892 miles
- 2024 – 52,494 miles
- 2023 – 50,292 miles
- 2022 – 47,127 miles
- 2021 – 44,571 miles
- 2020 – 43,158 miles
- 2019 – 39,960 miles
- 2018 – 36,424 miles
- 2017 – 33,142 miles
- 2016 – 29,855 miles
- 2015 – 27,256 miles
- 2014 – 24,488 miles
- 2013 – 20,918 miles
- 2012 – 18,198 miles
- 2011 – 15,144 miles
- 2010 – 12,442 miles
- 2009 – 9,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,189 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 56,189 miles
- Test number
- 816156349465
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail56,186 miles (+1,294)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,186 miles
- Test number
- 859557822348
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass54,892 miles (+2,398)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 54,892 miles
- Test number
- 206298195646
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass52,494 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 52,494 miles
- Test number
- 320564889573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,485 miles (+2,193)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,485 miles
- Test number
- 747267025895
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,292 miles (+3,165)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 50,292 miles
- Test number
- 498528682790
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear in Clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,127 miles (+2,556)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 47,127 miles
- Test number
- 596286447621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass44,571 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 304503277261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,158 miles (+3,198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 43,158 miles
- Test number
- 794147733593
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear where brake pipe clips into holders (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,960 miles (+128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,960 miles
- Test number
- 558769113425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,832 miles (+3,408)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,832 miles
- Test number
- 400393373299
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,424 miles (+81)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,424 miles
- Test number
- 336736386018
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail36,343 miles (+3,201)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,343 miles
- Test number
- 675306794193
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass33,142 miles (+3,287)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 33,142 miles
- Test number
- 603361598122
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass29,855 miles (+2,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 937852353526
- AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Pass27,256 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 27,256 miles
- Test number
- 597863935016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded but not leaking
Fail27,256 miles (+2,768)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,256 miles
- Test number
- 759573935054
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass24,488 miles (+3,570)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 24,488 miles
- Test number
- 266135224061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Pass20,918 miles (+2,720)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 20,918 miles
- Test number
- 835662933052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,198 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,198 miles
- Test number
- 615633352031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,144 miles (+2,702)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,144 miles
- Test number
- 177781741001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wiper blades split, but clear screen.
- NoteN/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge.
Pass12,442 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 12,442 miles
- Test number
- 121205450446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,928 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 9,928 miles
- Test number
- 151537459491
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L40 KEC
- Does L40 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KEC is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 KEC?
- The MOT on L40 KEC is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 KEC done?
- L40 KEC was recorded at 56,189 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
- Has L40 KEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 KEC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 KEC 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 L40 KEC find?
- L40 KEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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