MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 KOBMOT history
LA51 KOB is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 131,171 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KOB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KOB was last recorded at 131,171 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,329 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,842 miles
- Average per year
- 4,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,171 miles
- 2025 – 126,329 miles
- 2024 – 120,874 miles
- 2023 – 113,308 miles
- 2022 – 105,457 miles
- 2021 – 99,163 miles
- 2020 – 94,029 miles
- 2019 – 90,057 miles
- 2018 – 86,889 miles
- 2017 – 84,652 miles
- 2016 – 82,010 miles
- 2015 – 79,382 miles
- 2014 – 76,448 miles
- 2013 – 74,382 miles
- 2012 – 70,744 miles
- 2011 – 66,510 miles
- 2010 – 62,006 miles
- 2009 – 57,298 miles
- 2008 – 53,327 miles
- 2007 – 46,937 miles
- 2006 – 40,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,171 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,171 miles (+4,842)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 131,171 miles
- Test number
- 283959179009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,329 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,329 miles
- Test number
- 749487150270
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,327 miles (+5,453)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,327 miles
- Test number
- 971666997549
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,874 miles (+7,566)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 120,874 miles
- Test number
- 901927892313
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass113,308 miles (+7,851)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,308 miles
- Test number
- 597040297171
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,457 miles (+6,294)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,457 miles
- Test number
- 580925647778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,163 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,163 miles
- Test number
- 107309072043
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail99,163 miles (+5,134)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,163 miles
- Test number
- 562976626508
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass94,029 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,029 miles
- Test number
- 688286124368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,057 miles (+3,168)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,057 miles
- Test number
- 384171113720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,889 miles (+2,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,889 miles
- Test number
- 566916073928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,652 miles
- Test number
- 449381624849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,651 miles (+2,641)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,651 miles
- Test number
- 152628905222
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,010 miles
- Test number
- 432914535633
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,010 miles (+2,628)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,010 miles
- Test number
- 507392574666
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted Lens missing (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,382 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,382 miles
- Test number
- 168863365457
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail79,380 miles (+2,932)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,380 miles
- Test number
- 305083565098
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,448 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,448 miles
- Test number
- 175084484078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,437 miles (+2,055)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,437 miles
- Test number
- 595887174077
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass74,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 74,382 miles
- Test number
- 606985763084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,382 miles (+3,638)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,382 miles
- Test number
- 269595763011
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass70,744 miles (+4,234)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,744 miles
- Test number
- 535291762068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 66,510 miles
- Test number
- 296569751004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,510 miles (+4,504)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,510 miles
- Test number
- 298239651067
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,006 miles (+4,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 62,006 miles
- Test number
- 722490450021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass57,298 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 57,298 miles
- Test number
- 613780859098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,297 miles (+3,970)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,297 miles
- Test number
- 260558149011
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre inner tyre wearing uneven
Pass53,327 miles (+6,390)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,327 miles
- Test number
- 151102048439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,937 miles (+6,411)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 46,937 miles
- Test number
- 704724647003
- NoteO/s/r brake slightly sticking
Pass40,526 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 40,526 miles
- Test number
- 890324846040
- NoteOff side rear wheel slightly binding
Questions about LA51 KOB
- Does LA51 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KOB is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KOB?
- The MOT on LA51 KOB is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 KOB done?
- LA51 KOB was recorded at 131,171 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KOB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KOB 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 KOB find?
- LA51 KOB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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