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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 KYFMOT history

LD53 KYF is a green petrol MINI first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

LD53 KYF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
111,305 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KYF was last recorded at 111,305 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 8,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,640 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,665 miles
Average per year
4,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,305 miles
  • 2024 – 102,640 miles
  • 2023 – 97,720 miles
  • 2022 – 94,429 miles
  • 2021 – 87,361 miles
  • 2020 – 85,762 miles
  • 2019 – 82,689 miles
  • 2018 – 78,188 miles
  • 2017 – 74,439 miles
  • 2016 – 71,381 miles
  • 2012 – 66,607 miles
  • 2011 – 58,185 miles
  • 2010 – 49,828 miles
  • 2009 – 41,684 miles
  • 2008 – 33,681 miles
  • 2007 – 25,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose pipe end corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Hand brake reading low on n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,305 miles (+8,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,305 miles
    Test number
    522203389448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,640 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    141569341534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading low on n/s

  3. Fail102,636 miles (+4,916)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    227355358682
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides[ rear ones] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to hose pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading low on n/s

  4. Pass97,720 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    615513841606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,429 miles (+7,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    549132495341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,361 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    310844899183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,762 miles (+3,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    362860528639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from radiator

  8. Pass82,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    289926568078
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front disks slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have slight run out

  9. Fail82,689 miles (+4,501)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    187895477051
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front disks slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have slight run out

  10. Pass78,188 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    599017373479
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail78,187 miles (+3,748)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    583977321788
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass74,439 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,439 miles
    Test number
    639514179650
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail74,437 miles (+3,056)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    175602303843
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    929909261308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,381 miles (+4,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    874915681524
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    629407202228
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Fail66,607 miles (+8,422)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    826617002219
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass58,185 miles (+8,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    589010211287
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,828 miles (+8,144)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,828 miles
    Test number
    882356210263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r brake caliper sticking slightly

  20. Pass41,684 miles (+8,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    541549419224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail33,681 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    521531428216
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pad check.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

  22. Pass33,681 miles (+7,747)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,681 miles
    Test number
    981251928241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front brake pad check.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

  23. Pass25,934 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    153249317276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,470 miles
    Test number
    443296267148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KYF

Does LD53 KYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KYF expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KYF?
The MOT on LD53 KYF expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KYF done?
LD53 KYF was recorded at 111,305 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 4,802 miles a year.
Has LD53 KYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KYF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 KYF 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 KYF find?
LD53 KYF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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