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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L4 KELMOT history

L4 KEL is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

L4 KEL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,889 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KEL was last recorded at 83,889 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 7,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,534 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,355 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,889 miles
  • 2024 – 76,534 miles
  • 2023 – 69,459 miles
  • 2022 – 62,044 miles
  • 2021 – 57,095 miles
  • 2020 – 52,092 miles
  • 2019 – 49,733 miles
  • 2018 – 47,293 miles
  • 2017 – 45,953 miles
  • 2016 – 44,648 miles
  • 2015 – 42,492 miles
  • 2014 – 36,880 miles
  • 2013 – 34,632 miles
  • 2012 – 28,889 miles
  • 2011 – 20,724 miles
  • 2010 – 15,343 miles
  • 2009 – 10,504 miles
  • 2008 – 9,179 miles
  • 2007 – 6,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,889 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    942153749802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass76,534 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,534 miles
    Test number
    968805566265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,459 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,459 miles
    Test number
    599231704125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,222 miles (+7,178)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,222 miles
    Test number
    695501893754
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,044 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,044 miles
    Test number
    588245357555
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass57,095 miles (+5,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    292697455687
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,092 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    972652098059
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake wear indicator appears to be loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,733 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    667323561283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,293 miles (+1,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    109190158004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads are over half worn
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp is slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass45,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    595278278997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,953 miles (+1,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    414575614478
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass44,648 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,648 miles
    Test number
    171361834947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass42,492 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    912520893711
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL PERISHING
    • AdvisoryMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  14. Fail42,491 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    830736750007
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL PERISHING
    • AdvisoryMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  15. Fail42,491 miles (+5,611)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    330760622412
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL PERISHING
    • AdvisoryMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  16. Pass36,880 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    575893234143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,632 miles (+5,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    689934633131
    • NoteExhaust corroding and breaking up internally

  18. Pass28,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    926835202072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail28,888 miles (+8,164)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    625455602047
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass20,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,724 miles
    Test number
    998006901082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,724 miles (+5,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,724 miles
    Test number
    727016501052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass15,343 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,343 miles
    Test number
    932625200072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass10,504 miles (+1,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,504 miles
    Test number
    623049809036
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  24. Pass9,179 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,179 miles
    Test number
    180377308478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,992 miles
    Test number
    624718207074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 KEL

Does L4 KEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 KEL expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 KEL?
The MOT on L4 KEL expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 KEL done?
L4 KEL was recorded at 83,889 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has L4 KEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KEL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 KEL 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 KEL find?
L4 KEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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