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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KTCMOT history

LA51 KTC is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 35,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LA51 KTC yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
35,698 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KTC was last recorded at 35,698 miles on 17 May 2023, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,565 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 35,698 miles
  • 2022 – 35,565 miles
  • 2021 – 35,375 miles
  • 2020 – 34,856 miles
  • 2019 – 34,388 miles
  • 2018 – 33,859 miles
  • 2017 – 33,345 miles
  • 2016 – 33,151 miles
  • 2015 – 32,477 miles
  • 2014 – 31,865 miles
  • 2013 – 31,222 miles
  • 2012 – 30,221 miles
  • 2011 – 29,524 miles
  • 2010 – 28,684 miles
  • 2009 – 28,179 miles
  • 2008 – 27,306 miles
  • 2007 – 25,994 miles
  • 2006 – 22,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360807508067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296122793830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    720645831729
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,698 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    393993350253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,565 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    110540157987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,375 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,375 miles
    Test number
    274479546486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass34,856 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    934863765025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,388 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    307995210075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    655676592300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail33,859 miles (+514)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    440758105752
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass33,345 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    340904077374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    142087295073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail33,151 miles (+674)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    381960496921
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass32,477 miles (+612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    848573115123
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  15. Pass31,865 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    286974434430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    455860643122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,222 miles (+1,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    956030143131
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass30,221 miles (+697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    867686332157
    • NoteRear silencer badly corroded

  19. Pass29,524 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    926259831122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,684 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    271081530432
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail28,179 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    123633539184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass28,179 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    294403239493
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass27,306 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    682003648197
    • NoteElectric levelling system in o/s headlamp not working

  24. Fail27,306 miles (+1,312)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    961153748174
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteElectric levelling system in o/s headlamp not working

  25. Fail25,994 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,994 miles
    Test number
    230367337116
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass25,994 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,994 miles
    Test number
    324277837102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    650435936162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KTC

Does LA51 KTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KTC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KTC?
The MOT on LA51 KTC is valid until 5 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 KTC done?
LA51 KTC was recorded at 35,698 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 759 miles a year.
Has LA51 KTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KTC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 KTC 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 KTC find?
LA51 KTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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