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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

L4 EKXMOT history

L4 EKX is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L4 EKX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
98,083 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EKX was last recorded at 98,083 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2014: 59,803 miles, lower than 93,740 miles on 14 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,016 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,067 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,083 miles
  • 2025 – 96,016 miles
  • 2024 – 92,697 miles
  • 2023 – 89,085 miles
  • 2022 – 85,980 miles
  • 2021 – 81,376 miles
  • 2020 – 77,512 miles
  • 2019 – 75,711 miles
  • 2018 – 73,828 miles
  • 2017 – 69,099 miles
  • 2015 – 62,580 miles
  • 2014 – 59,803 miles
  • 2013 – 93,740 miles
  • 2012 – 43,221 miles
  • 2011 – 33,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,083 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,083 miles (+2,067)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    721219749543
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass96,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    949382351947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,016 miles (+3,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    885670830007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass92,697 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    783037068138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,085 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    837606128788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,980 miles (+4,604)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    462132784405
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,376 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    833227411564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,512 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    910145210865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,711 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,711 miles
    Test number
    776779459519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass73,828 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    420092606209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,099 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    747540446704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,580 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    592211179935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass59,803 miles (-33,937)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,803 miles
    Test number
    467321754494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,740 miles (+50,519)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    129088043342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,221 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    337238282192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,118 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,118 miles
    Test number
    629342301208
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen,some wear on edges of front tyres,

Questions about L4 EKX

Does L4 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EKX is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EKX?
The MOT on L4 EKX is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EKX done?
L4 EKX was recorded at 98,083 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has L4 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EKX has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 EKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 EKX find?
L4 EKX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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