MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
L8 KLAMOT history
L8 KLA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 166,511 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 KLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 KLA was last recorded at 166,511 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,469 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 9,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,511 miles
- 2024 – 166,469 miles
- 2023 – 160,515 miles
- 2022 – 136,480 miles
- 2021 – 118,773 miles
- 2019 – 102,455 miles
- 2018 – 87,333 miles
- 2017 – 71,895 miles
- 2016 – 57,449 miles
- 2015 – 45,493 miles
- 2014 – 33,556 miles
- 2013 – 31,510 miles
- 2012 – 29,742 miles
- 2011 – 24,681 miles
- 2010 – 21,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,511 miles
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,511 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 166,511 miles
- Test number
- 184222146679
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,469 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 166,469 miles
- Test number
- 991179736954
- 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))
Fail166,432 miles (+5,917)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,432 miles
- Test number
- 907406412904
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn both strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass160,515 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 160,515 miles
- Test number
- 728130325474
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail160,515 miles (+24,035)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,515 miles
- Test number
- 218906951861
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass136,480 miles (+17,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 136,480 miles
- Test number
- 276656368348
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass118,773 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 118,773 miles
- Test number
- 941502425129
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,773 miles (+16,318)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,773 miles
- Test number
- 895043103243
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,455 miles (+15,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,455 miles
- Test number
- 469841949963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,333 miles (+15,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,333 miles
- Test number
- 845512553709
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,895 miles (+14,446)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,895 miles
- Test number
- 333842982475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,449 miles (+11,956)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 57,449 miles
- Test number
- 619382909081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,493 miles (+11,937)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,493 miles
- Test number
- 547081345117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,556 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 33,556 miles
- Test number
- 216038914136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,510 miles (+1,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 31,510 miles
- Test number
- 275732443443
- NoteFront tyres getting low on tread
Pass29,742 miles (+5,061)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,742 miles
- Test number
- 679576232148
- NoteOil leaks
- NoteRear brake discs rusty and worn
Pass24,681 miles (+2,808)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 24,681 miles
- Test number
- 606486231123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,873 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,873 miles
- Test number
- 602316420338
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L8 KLA
- Does L8 KLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KLA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 KLA?
- The MOT on L8 KLA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 KLA done?
- L8 KLA was recorded at 166,511 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
- Has L8 KLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 KLA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 KLA 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 L8 KLA find?
- L8 KLA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded.
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