MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
L88 LKCMOT history
L88 LKC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 173,288 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,682 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L88 LKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L88 LKC was last recorded at 173,288 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,806 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,482 miles
- Average per year
- 8,682 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,288 miles
- 2024 – 168,806 miles
- 2023 – 162,508 miles
- 2022 – 162,104 miles
- 2021 – 157,726 miles
- 2020 – 149,877 miles
- 2019 – 146,717 miles
- 2018 – 144,725 miles
- 2017 – 140,299 miles
- 2016 – 128,567 miles
- 2015 – 108,888 miles
- 2013 – 85,236 miles
- 2012 – 80,489 miles
- 2011 – 71,555 miles
- 2010 – 64,096 miles
- 2009 – 55,202 miles
- 2008 – 35,725 miles
- 2007 – 13,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,288 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 173,288 miles
- Test number
- 934607549665
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Fail173,288 miles (+4,482)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,288 miles
- Test number
- 362664119079
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass168,806 miles (+6,298)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 168,806 miles
- Test number
- 441065051088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,508 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 162,508 miles
- Test number
- 343920524965
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,508 miles (+404)7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,508 miles
- Test number
- 860115738559
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass162,104 miles (+4,378)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 162,104 miles
- Test number
- 292992664951
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass157,726 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 157,726 miles
- Test number
- 381126837881
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail157,726 miles (+7,849)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,726 miles
- Test number
- 415963080684
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass149,877 miles (+3,160)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 149,877 miles
- Test number
- 476026575086
- AdvisoryCentral rear heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass146,717 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,717 miles
- Test number
- 830390551493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,725 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 144,725 miles
- Test number
- 111955309626
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm ball joint showing play started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,725 miles (+4,426)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,725 miles
- Test number
- 841193043102
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm ball joint showing play started (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,299 miles (+240)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 140,299 miles
- Test number
- 154691407474
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorted
Fail140,059 miles (+11,492)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,059 miles
- Test number
- 294365294406
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorted
Pass128,567 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 128,567 miles
- Test number
- 541470813498
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Fail128,567 miles (+19,679)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,567 miles
- Test number
- 268338776985
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,888 miles (+23,652)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 108,888 miles
- Test number
- 749542715242
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,236 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,236 miles
- Test number
- 717671023219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,489 miles (+8,934)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 80,489 miles
- Test number
- 726659832321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,555 miles (+7,459)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 789910441397
- NoteCuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall
Pass64,096 miles (+8,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,096 miles
- Test number
- 641855230321
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,202 miles (+19,477)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 55,202 miles
- Test number
- 333059129384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,725 miles (+22,176)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 35,725 miles
- Test number
- 414454538392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 13,549 miles
- Test number
- 472112097133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L88 LKC
- Does L88 LKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LKC is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L88 LKC?
- The MOT on L88 LKC is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L88 LKC done?
- L88 LKC was recorded at 173,288 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,682 miles a year.
- Has L88 LKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L88 LKC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L88 LKC 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 L88 LKC find?
- L88 LKC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.
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