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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L4 HKWMOT history

L4 HKW is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L4 HKW white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,374 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HKW was last recorded at 86,374 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,333 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,041 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,374 miles
  • 2025 – 84,333 miles
  • 2024 – 82,741 miles
  • 2023 – 81,881 miles
  • 2022 – 78,097 miles
  • 2021 – 74,499 miles
  • 2020 – 70,008 miles
  • 2019 – 66,717 miles
  • 2018 – 61,418 miles
  • 2017 – 55,702 miles
  • 2016 – 50,261 miles
  • 2015 – 43,805 miles
  • 2014 – 34,341 miles
  • 2013 – 24,830 miles
  • 2012 – 20,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    350920957457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,364 miles (+2,031)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    861043700922
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass84,333 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    139763184664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,741 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    149075027030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass81,881 miles (+3,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    415385543356
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front brake backing plates deteriorating
  6. Pass78,097 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    331069273644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,499 miles (+123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    626414942877
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail74,376 miles (+4,368)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    468967262181
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass70,008 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    230657878721
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass66,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    285880659333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail66,717 miles (+5,299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    490226559347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass61,418 miles (+5,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    181768238170
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass55,702 miles (+5,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    168951209892
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass50,261 miles (+6,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    468367170769
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55-16 run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass43,805 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,805 miles
    Test number
    698352817335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,341 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    685776464230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,830 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,830 miles
    Test number
    299576343257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,048 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    536535272255
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWipers torn

Questions about L4 HKW

Does L4 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HKW is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HKW?
The MOT on L4 HKW is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HKW done?
L4 HKW was recorded at 86,374 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has L4 HKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HKW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 HKW 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 L4 HKW find?
L4 HKW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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