MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB52 KCAMOT history
LB52 KCA is a red petrol MINI first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 141,905 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 KCA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 KCA was last recorded at 141,905 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,897 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,905 miles
- 2024 – 137,287 miles
- 2023 – 136,646 miles
- 2022 – 133,422 miles
- 2021 – 124,009 miles
- 2020 – 117,099 miles
- 2019 – 112,671 miles
- 2018 – 109,550 miles
- 2017 – 105,971 miles
- 2016 – 103,071 miles
- 2015 – 99,441 miles
- 2014 – 81,758 miles
- 2013 – 75,448 miles
- 2012 – 66,334 miles
- 2011 – 59,988 miles
- 2010 – 49,882 miles
- 2009 – 41,133 miles
- 2008 – 34,603 miles
- 2007 – 29,083 miles
- 2006 – 20,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,905 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen scratched
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,905 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 141,905 miles
- Test number
- 540203677011
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,897 miles (+4,610)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,897 miles
- Test number
- 185670745274
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,287 miles (+641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 137,287 miles
- Test number
- 204106227264
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,646 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 136,646 miles
- Test number
- 783092990258
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,632 miles (+3,210)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,632 miles
- Test number
- 983278882601
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,422 miles (+9,413)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,422 miles
- Test number
- 408091487175
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen scratched
Pass124,009 miles (+6,910)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 857996130460
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen scratched
Pass117,099 miles (+4,428)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,099 miles
- Test number
- 355288872877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slightly low reading
Pass112,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,671 miles
- Test number
- 397327611070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,671 miles (+3,121)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,671 miles
- Test number
- 520173234786
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass109,550 miles (+3,579)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,550 miles
- Test number
- 451189556091
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass105,971 miles (+2,900)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,971 miles
- Test number
- 743945244817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass103,071 miles (+3,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 103,071 miles
- Test number
- 936467818963
- AdvisoryO/s front wheel bearing slighty noisy
Pass99,441 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 99,441 miles
- Test number
- 836502708724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,190 miles (+11,432)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,190 miles
- Test number
- 947258825093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,758 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,758 miles
- Test number
- 416144934080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail81,743 miles (+6,295)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,743 miles
- Test number
- 118140934414
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass75,448 miles (+9,114)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,448 miles
- Test number
- 589925023014
- NoteBack box corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre 3mm
Pass66,334 miles (+6,346)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 66,334 miles
- Test number
- 848539002014
- NoteOffside back box corroded
Pass59,988 miles (+10,106)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,988 miles
- Test number
- 618155721019
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear exhaust box corroding
Pass49,882 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 49,882 miles
- Test number
- 441462830004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,878 miles (+8,745)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,878 miles
- Test number
- 273498320040
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass41,133 miles (+6,530)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 41,133 miles
- Test number
- 184734139044
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,603 miles (+5,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,603 miles
- Test number
- 671150138026
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,083 miles
- Test number
- 821355027023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,083 miles (+8,484)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,083 miles
- Test number
- 874834727044
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNear side rear tyre worn on iner edge
Pass20,599 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 20,599 miles
- Test number
- 821714736016
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about LB52 KCA
- Does LB52 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 KCA expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 KCA?
- The MOT on LB52 KCA expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 KCA done?
- LB52 KCA was recorded at 141,905 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
- Has LB52 KCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 KCA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB52 KCA 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 LB52 KCA find?
- LB52 KCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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