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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L8 KMPMOT history

L8 KMP is a blue diesel MINI first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,285 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KMP was last recorded at 83,285 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,739 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,546 miles
Average per year
5,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,285 miles
  • 2025 – 78,739 miles
  • 2024 – 68,974 miles
  • 2023 – 56,301 miles
  • 2022 – 44,891 miles
  • 2021 – 32,227 miles
  • 2020 – 31,534 miles
  • 2019 – 30,105 miles
  • 2018 – 29,008 miles
  • 2017 – 27,721 miles
  • 2016 – 26,560 miles
  • 2015 – 25,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,285 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak engine (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting worn
  • AdvisoryFront oil leak engine
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,285 miles (+4,546)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    180116055409
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting worn
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass78,739 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    806720518052
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,738 miles (+9,764)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    888815921349
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,974 miles (+12,673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    353534557574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,301 miles (+11,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    456951570338
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,891 miles (+12,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    762204134292
    • AdvisoryUnderbody good to keep same wax oil grease power wash all salt off first

  7. Pass32,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,227 miles
    Test number
    159271958104
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail32,227 miles (+693)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,227 miles
    Test number
    404261800940
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass31,534 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,534 miles
    Test number
    876252350800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass30,105 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    903704408009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass29,008 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,008 miles
    Test number
    395305028748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,721 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    887622554128
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight damage to rim bead, no cords visible

  13. Pass26,560 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,560 miles
    Test number
    334148327782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,004 miles
    Test number
    299377165151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KMP

Does L8 KMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KMP is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 KMP?
The MOT on L8 KMP is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KMP done?
L8 KMP was recorded at 83,285 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,203 miles a year.
Has L8 KMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KMP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 KMP 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 KMP find?
L8 KMP passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak engine; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes; front brake pads getting worn, and 4 more.

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