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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KMXMOT history

LA51 KMX is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LA51 KMX green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,349 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KMX was last recorded at 147,349 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,794 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
5,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,349 miles
  • 2025 – 145,794 miles
  • 2024 – 144,338 miles
  • 2023 – 143,230 miles
  • 2022 – 143,214 miles
  • 2020 – 143,180 miles
  • 2019 – 140,703 miles
  • 2018 – 131,960 miles
  • 2017 – 120,568 miles
  • 2016 – 113,846 miles
  • 2015 – 111,108 miles
  • 2014 – 103,160 miles
  • 2013 – 95,171 miles
  • 2012 – 87,459 miles
  • 2011 – 79,388 miles
  • 2010 – 70,479 miles
  • 2009 – 60,084 miles
  • 2008 – 52,010 miles
  • 2007 – 43,642 miles
  • 2006 – 34,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,349 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight free play in brake pedal

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.

  • Exhaust very rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Brake pipes rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen cracked not in view of road

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Both front lower arm rearmost bushes weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,349 miles (+1,555)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    331658534435
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight free play in brake pedal

  2. Pass145,794 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    510246522874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes weak

  3. Pass144,338 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,338 miles
    Test number
    242887212817
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rearmost bushes weak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty

  4. Fail144,320 miles (+1,090)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,320 miles
    Test number
    354697984027
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rearmost bushes weak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty

  5. Pass143,230 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,230 miles
    Test number
    512630445848
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  6. Pass143,214 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,214 miles
    Test number
    148504741154
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass143,180 miles (+2,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,180 miles
    Test number
    574693521888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  8. Pass140,703 miles (+8,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    964847936471
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked not in view of road

  9. Pass131,960 miles (+11,392)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,960 miles
    Test number
    331649580764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    497510129514
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  11. Fail120,568 miles (+6,722)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    702020291029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756515 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre on limit

  12. Pass113,846 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    788293857036
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPES DAMP
    • AdvisoryREAR DISCS VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

  13. Fail113,846 miles (+2,738)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    316234313095
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PIPES DAMP
    • AdvisoryREAR DISCS VERY RUSTY
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN CRACKED NOT IN VIEW OF ROAD

  14. Pass111,108 miles (+7,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    138524325072
    • NoteExhaust very rusty

  15. Pass103,160 miles (+7,989)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    786192004009
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteNsf wheel arch cover missing
    • NoteWindscreen cracked

  16. Pass95,171 miles (+7,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,171 miles
    Test number
    229993903037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,459 miles (+8,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    516845022092
    • NoteRear box rusty
    • NoteSteering pipes damp

  18. Pass79,388 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    736292521009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,479 miles (+10,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,479 miles
    Test number
    264883520000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail60,084 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    632817229095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass60,084 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    771407829049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    193920538037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,010 miles (+8,368)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    914250138074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass43,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    191139517089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail43,642 miles (+8,980)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,642 miles
    Test number
    581199217078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    612092636058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,662 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    131692136411
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear pads wearing thin

Questions about LA51 KMX

Does LA51 KMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KMX is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KMX?
The MOT on LA51 KMX is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KMX done?
LA51 KMX was recorded at 147,349 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
Has LA51 KMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KMX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 KMX 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 LA51 KMX find?
LA51 KMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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