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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KNPMOT history

LA51 KNP is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

LA51 KNP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
101,185 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KNP was last recorded at 101,185 miles on 29 May 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,162 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,185 miles
  • 2023 – 101,162 miles
  • 2021 – 101,005 miles
  • 2020 – 100,051 miles
  • 2019 – 98,322 miles
  • 2018 – 95,965 miles
  • 2017 – 94,640 miles
  • 2016 – 92,921 miles
  • 2014 – 87,681 miles
  • 2013 – 82,155 miles
  • 2012 – 77,069 miles
  • 2011 – 71,863 miles
  • 2010 – 66,129 miles
  • 2009 – 60,290 miles
  • 2008 – 54,774 miles
  • 2007 – 47,398 miles
  • 2006 – 39,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,185 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    606838381991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,185 miles (+23)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    667857273803
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail101,162 miles (+157)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    170652619681
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    248149690542
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc poor inner surface

  5. Fail101,005 miles (+954)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    681900743972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc poor inner surface

  6. Pass100,051 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    887518119394
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear suspension component & front subframe

  7. Pass98,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    553250675415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion on suspension components

  8. Fail98,322 miles (+2,357)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    483764739146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion on suspension components

  9. Pass95,965 miles (+1,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,965 miles
    Test number
    717034157568
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre sidewalls stating to perish and crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc face slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

  10. Pass94,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    804301987796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES BEEN CLEANED GREASED NOT CHANGED (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryINNER RACK JOINTS AS SLIGHT PLAY ROD ENDS
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

  11. Fail94,640 miles (+1,719)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    773493107342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NAIL IN TYRE AND CORDS SHOWING IN TREAD OLD TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated RUSTY SHARP EDGES REMOVE OR REPLACE (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT FLEX IS VERY RUSTY CHANGE IF POSSIBLE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded CHECK ALL 2 MAIN PIPES TO REAR FLEES RUSTY MAY CLEAN STRIP CHECK ALL MAIN PIPES 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working ALL 3 OUT (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryINNER RACK JOINTS AS SLIGHT PLAY ROD ENDS
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

  12. Pass92,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    941134987253
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  13. Fail92,921 miles (+5,240)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    401873739482
    • FailureStop lamp not working ALL 3 REAR LAMPS (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  14. Pass87,681 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    285371384254
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroding away
    • NoteSlight corrosion both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/front brake pipe

  15. Fail87,673 miles (+5,518)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    935940584209
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroding away
    • NoteSlight corrosion both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/front brake pipe

  16. Pass82,155 miles (+41)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    278832383202
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  17. Fail82,114 miles (+5,045)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    775730583238
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass77,069 miles (+5,206)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    287862182224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn at 2mm

  19. Pass71,863 miles (+5,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    956930381235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail66,129 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    213428470247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

  21. Pass66,129 miles (+5,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    251138270232
    • NoteFuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

  22. Fail60,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    270172589223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass60,290 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    874762689241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,774 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,774 miles
    Test number
    333007778435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,398 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    832154887217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,503 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    364492137058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    641440446085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KNP

Does LA51 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KNP expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KNP?
The MOT on LA51 KNP expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KNP done?
LA51 KNP was recorded at 101,185 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has LA51 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KNP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 KNP 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 KNP find?
LA51 KNP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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