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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L40 KPDMOT history

L40 KPD is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L40 KPD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,621 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KPD was last recorded at 94,621 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 3,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,611 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,010 miles
Average per year
4,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,621 miles
  • 2025 – 91,611 miles
  • 2024 – 88,014 miles
  • 2023 – 84,092 miles
  • 2022 – 79,879 miles
  • 2021 – 75,724 miles
  • 2020 – 72,312 miles
  • 2019 – 67,670 miles
  • 2018 – 61,808 miles
  • 2017 – 56,267 miles
  • 2016 – 50,932 miles
  • 2015 – 44,204 miles
  • 2014 – 37,044 miles
  • 2013 – 29,830 miles
  • 2012 – 24,270 miles
  • 2011 – 19,467 miles
  • 2010 – 17,857 miles
  • 2009 – 16,955 miles
  • 2008 – 15,861 miles
  • 2007 – 15,225 miles
  • 2006 – 13,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,621 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded shock bodies (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/s front inner cvj gaiter split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,621 miles (+3,010)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,621 miles
    Test number
    803906030234
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded shock bodies (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
  2. Pass91,611 miles (+3,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    855223558360
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,014 miles (+3,922)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,014 miles
    Test number
    994694709122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    954670427819
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail84,091 miles (+4,212)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    741831358161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,879 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    789075615086
    • AdvisoryO/s front inner cvj gaiter split
  7. Fail79,877 miles (+4,153)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,877 miles
    Test number
    408947063728
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s front inner cvj gaiter split
  8. Pass75,724 miles (+3,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    103614480296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass72,312 miles (+4,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    992629785205
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    135117860268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  11. Fail67,670 miles (+5,862)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    452275327919
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank (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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  12. Pass61,808 miles (+5,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    202867497469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass56,267 miles (+5,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,267 miles
    Test number
    334099274207
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both rear inner wishbone bushes (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
  14. Pass50,932 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    423134034473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,928 miles (+6,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    753043073521
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,204 miles (+7,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    655147775139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,044 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    937147474121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,830 miles (+5,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    879087873175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass24,270 miles (+4,803)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    868792982148
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass19,467 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,467 miles
    Test number
    659003571116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,857 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,857 miles
    Test number
    213159870422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,955 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,955 miles
    Test number
    903520189191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,861 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,861 miles
    Test number
    793707378115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,225 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,225 miles
    Test number
    724029277174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    321800386131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KPD

Does L40 KPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KPD is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KPD?
The MOT on L40 KPD is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KPD done?
L40 KPD was recorded at 94,621 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,039 miles a year.
Has L40 KPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KPD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 KPD 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 KPD find?
L40 KPD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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