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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KMKMOT history

LA51 KMK is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LA51 KMK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
152,399 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KMK was last recorded at 152,399 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2015: 132,295 miles, lower than 133,292 miles on 7 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,399 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,399 miles
  • 2021 – 149,124 miles
  • 2020 – 148,343 miles
  • 2019 – 148,073 miles
  • 2018 – 145,640 miles
  • 2017 – 142,555 miles
  • 2016 – 136,115 miles
  • 2015 – 132,295 miles
  • 2014 – 128,874 miles
  • 2012 – 118,532 miles
  • 2011 – 105,607 miles
  • 2010 – 90,978 miles
  • 2008 – 65,537 miles
  • 2007 – 54,489 miles
  • 2006 – 44,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,399 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear light cluster misted up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre cracked betwqeen tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,399 miles
    Test number
    789674150296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount noisy

  2. Fail152,399 miles (+3,275)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,399 miles
    Test number
    615082689364
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount noisy

  3. Pass149,124 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,124 miles
    Test number
    454658471983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster misted up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked betwqeen tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,123 miles (+780)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    963217481102
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster misted up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked betwqeen tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,343 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,343 miles
    Test number
    240491038346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank traps very corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake pipes

  6. Fail148,343 miles (+270)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,343 miles
    Test number
    457831773304
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank traps very corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake pipes

  7. Pass148,073 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,073 miles
    Test number
    964490169066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank traps very corroded

  8. Fail148,051 miles (+2,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,051 miles
    Test number
    860236684793
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,640 miles (+3,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,640 miles
    Test number
    743984570076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,555 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,555 miles
    Test number
    862812401495
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail142,467 miles (+6,352)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,467 miles
    Test number
    147892059711
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass136,115 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,115 miles
    Test number
    532006236283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail136,110 miles (+3,815)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,110 miles
    Test number
    669605921767
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,295 miles (-997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,295 miles
    Test number
    425388045177
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail133,292 miles (+4,418)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,292 miles
    Test number
    285817825417
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass128,874 miles (+10,342)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    405150104132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass118,532 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    398187342054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Fail118,532 miles (+12,925)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    598377542095
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass105,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,607 miles
    Test number
    229280241075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,607 miles (+14,629)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,607 miles
    Test number
    517120341002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail90,978 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    702629140049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass90,978 miles (+25,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    983399040083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,537 miles (+11,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,537 miles
    Test number
    811196338079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,489 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    182998037447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    254659236082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,979 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    971189936058
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LA51 KMK

Does LA51 KMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KMK expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KMK?
The MOT on LA51 KMK expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KMK done?
LA51 KMK was recorded at 152,399 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 6,751 miles a year.
Has LA51 KMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KMK has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 KMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 KMK find?
LA51 KMK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; n/s/f top suspension mount noisy.

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