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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LD53 KFAMOT history

LD53 KFA is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 83,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LD53 KFA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,372 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KFA was last recorded at 83,372 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 6,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,004 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,368 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,372 miles
  • 2024 – 77,004 miles
  • 2023 – 70,765 miles
  • 2022 – 65,938 miles
  • 2021 – 61,507 miles
  • 2020 – 57,353 miles
  • 2019 – 50,150 miles
  • 2018 – 46,113 miles
  • 2017 – 44,029 miles
  • 2016 – 41,597 miles
  • 2015 – 39,405 miles
  • 2014 – 37,019 miles
  • 2013 – 33,558 miles
  • 2012 – 31,112 miles
  • 2011 – 28,629 miles
  • 2010 – 25,737 miles
  • 2009 – 22,633 miles
  • 2008 – 19,138 miles
  • 2007 – 18,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,372 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

35 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,372 miles (+6,368)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    422668000558
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,004 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    421662386468
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, surface cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail77,004 miles (+6,239)2 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    251934782225
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, surface cuts on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,765 miles (+4,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,765 miles
    Test number
    396149827885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    679374913535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail65,938 miles (+4,431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    836320121459
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,507 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,507 miles
    Test number
    268563672665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,504 miles (+4,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    404343414007
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,353 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,353 miles
    Test number
    304501293407
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail57,347 miles (+7,197)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    845570767528
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer pad lining split from backing plate
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass50,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    119784555717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,150 miles (+4,037)3 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    868205602119
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass46,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    720816268075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail46,113 miles (+2,084)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,113 miles
    Test number
    651274832228
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass44,029 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,029 miles
    Test number
    419417703305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,017 miles (+2,420)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,017 miles
    Test number
    588905773044
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass41,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    883485948421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail41,597 miles (+2,192)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    580529781052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,405 miles
    Test number
    919339595014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail39,405 miles (+2,386)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,405 miles
    Test number
    486789495068
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass37,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,019 miles
    Test number
    339331104108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail37,019 miles (+3,461)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,019 miles
    Test number
    986811004175
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail33,558 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    576111103139
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,558 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    945601703160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,112 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    968115092126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    805178401268
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail28,629 miles (+2,892)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    398578701437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass25,737 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    983457700203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,633 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    260191809222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass22,633 miles (+3,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    952751609271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass19,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,138 miles
    Test number
    300112418251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail19,138 miles (+1,100)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,138 miles
    Test number
    903091018212
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOSR tail lense damaged but not effecting function
    • NoteBoth front tyres scubbed on edges close to legal limit
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped

  33. Pass18,038 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    942102767314
    • NoteOSR light lense damaged but with no white light showing
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly 'lipped'
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes

  34. Fail18,026 miles (+2,517)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,026 miles
    Test number
    653796657323
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOSR light lense damaged but with no white light showing
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly 'lipped'
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes

  35. Pass15,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    342521517028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KFA

Does LD53 KFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 KFA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KFA?
The MOT on LD53 KFA is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 KFA done?
LD53 KFA was recorded at 83,372 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has LD53 KFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KFA has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 KFA 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 LD53 KFA find?
LD53 KFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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