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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB07 KAUMOT history

LB07 KAU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,078 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 KAU was last recorded at 102,078 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,900 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,078 miles
  • 2025 – 101,900 miles
  • 2024 – 101,213 miles
  • 2023 – 100,854 miles
  • 2022 – 100,229 miles
  • 2021 – 99,455 miles
  • 2019 – 98,248 miles
  • 2018 – 96,840 miles
  • 2017 – 95,878 miles
  • 2016 – 93,102 miles
  • 2015 – 88,222 miles
  • 2014 – 83,259 miles
  • 2013 – 78,763 miles
  • 2012 – 75,197 miles
  • 2011 – 56,577 miles
  • 2010 – 35,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,078 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    980762794819
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail102,078 miles (+178)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,078 miles
    Test number
    324392663888
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass101,900 miles (+687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,900 miles
    Test number
    500414758789
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass101,213 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    955419876042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,854 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    911493921232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass100,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    436231772155
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail100,229 miles (+774)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    555044073724
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,455 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    733486106909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  9. Pass98,248 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    185846085537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,155 miles (+1,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    825947417975
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass96,840 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    337011720589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,832 miles (+20)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    906711367345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Fail96,812 miles (+934)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    476919047605
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass95,878 miles (+2,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    372611067928
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass93,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    479066702421
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
  16. Fail93,096 miles (+4,874)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    778956651004
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
  17. Pass88,222 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    109440895130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,209 miles (+4,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,209 miles
    Test number
    457085385193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  19. Fail83,259 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    337652684103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass83,259 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    759522484196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass78,763 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    886909473136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,197 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,197 miles
    Test number
    767190682103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,072 miles (+18,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    158538972189
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass56,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    699025061176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail56,577 miles (+21,209)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    908375861126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass35,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    612349160172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 KAU

Does LB07 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 KAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 KAU?
The MOT on LB07 KAU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 KAU done?
LB07 KAU was recorded at 102,078 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has LB07 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 KAU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 KAU 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 LB07 KAU find?
LB07 KAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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