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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KNLMOT history

LA51 KNL is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

LA51 KNL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
107,739 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KNL was last recorded at 107,739 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 4,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,784 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,955 miles
Average per year
5,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,739 miles
  • 2021 – 102,784 miles
  • 2020 – 99,342 miles
  • 2019 – 94,101 miles
  • 2018 – 87,615 miles
  • 2017 – 81,417 miles
  • 2015 – 74,797 miles
  • 2014 – 71,639 miles
  • 2012 – 60,138 miles
  • 2011 – 49,100 miles
  • 2009 – 46,092 miles
  • 2008 – 41,699 miles
  • 2007 – 30,097 miles
  • 2006 – 23,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryWater cap missing

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,739 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    633109989084
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWater cap missing
  2. Fail107,739 miles (+4,955)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    652979862112
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWater cap missing
  3. Pass102,784 miles (+3,442)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    621987705470
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
  4. Pass99,342 miles (+5,241)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    205859743654
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass94,101 miles (+6,486)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    224512505778
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass87,615 miles (+6,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,615 miles
    Test number
    529439723082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Pass81,417 miles (+6,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    539591587909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake slightly binding
  8. Pass74,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    744013276048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,797 miles (+3,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    769905424514
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass71,639 miles (+5,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    457676154458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass66,087 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    187346704039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,138 miles (+4,728)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    499300552405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear brake sightly binding
  13. Pass55,410 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    217386102059
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front top leg bearing noisey
    • NoteO/s front top leg bearing noisey
    • NoteO/s rear brake slightly binding
  14. Fail55,410 miles (+6,310)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,410 miles
    Test number
    587735402038
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front top leg bearing noisey
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s front top leg bearing noisey
    • NoteO/s rear brake slightly binding
  15. Pass49,100 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    536230611083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,092 miles (+4,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,092 miles
    Test number
    710148859313
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak on engine
  17. Pass41,699 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    213727758363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,976 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,976 miles
    Test number
    151881618081
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  19. Pass36,976 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,976 miles
    Test number
    754901518040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,097 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    201715607085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    704337006077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KNL

Does LA51 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KNL expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KNL?
The MOT on LA51 KNL expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KNL done?
LA51 KNL was recorded at 107,739 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 5,247 miles a year.
Has LA51 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KNL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 KNL 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 KNL find?
LA51 KNL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 11 more.

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