MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LE04 KVLMOT history
LE04 KVL is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,613 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 KVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 KVL was last recorded at 85,613 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,372 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,241 miles
- Average per year
- 3,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,613 miles
- 2024 – 83,372 miles
- 2023 – 79,335 miles
- 2022 – 77,344 miles
- 2021 – 75,308 miles
- 2020 – 73,638 miles
- 2019 – 72,065 miles
- 2018 – 69,924 miles
- 2017 – 68,147 miles
- 2016 – 65,494 miles
- 2015 – 62,728 miles
- 2014 – 56,729 miles
- 2013 – 52,584 miles
- 2012 – 45,377 miles
- 2011 – 36,307 miles
- 2010 – 28,475 miles
- 2009 – 20,384 miles
- 2008 – 16,123 miles
- 2007 – 13,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,613 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 damp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both rear brake slightly binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Minor oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All 4 brake pipes slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front pads wearing low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,613 miles (+2,241)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,613 miles
- Test number
- 976490234983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,372 miles (+4,037)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 83,372 miles
- Test number
- 272957645089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,335 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,335 miles
- Test number
- 473541563644
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm bush worn
Fail79,334 miles (+1,990)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,334 miles
- Test number
- 924463202439
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Pass77,344 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 77,344 miles
- Test number
- 879472944246
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryEngine damp
- AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low- change soon
Fail77,336 miles (+2,028)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,336 miles
- Test number
- 300147176186
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryEngine damp
- AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low- change soon
Pass75,308 miles (+1,670)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,308 miles
- Test number
- 484837815954
- AdvisoryBoth front headlight image on limit
- AdvisoryEngine damp
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low on edges- has slight cracks
Pass73,638 miles (+1,573)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,638 miles
- Test number
- 690139750756
- AdvisoryBoth headlight image on limit
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
- AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
Pass72,065 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,065 miles
- Test number
- 387876778719
- AdvisoryBoth headlight image on limit
Pass69,924 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,924 miles
- Test number
- 902459442744
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded
Pass68,147 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 965554304805
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
Pass65,494 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 65,494 miles
- Test number
- 486129372590
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre low inner edge 2mm 195/55/16 rf
- AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
Fail65,494 miles (+2,766)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,494 miles
- Test number
- 935883721233
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre low inner edge 2mm 195/55/16 rf
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
Pass62,728 miles (+5,999)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 62,728 miles
- Test number
- 783107834485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,729 miles
- Test number
- 976849214325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,729 miles (+4,145)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,729 miles
- Test number
- 909558714349
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass52,584 miles (+7,207)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,584 miles
- Test number
- 557511913351
- NoteRear inner brake pad looks low discs lip
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring light is on
Pass45,377 miles (+9,070)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 45,377 miles
- Test number
- 567304792252
- NoteWind screen chiped, tyre info light on, pas pipes damp, rear exhaust deteriating, nsf tyre edge low, nsf lower arm bush weak, both rear brakes bind slightly, both rear tyres very low inner edge,
Pass36,307 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 36,307 miles
- Test number
- 818808691263
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box heavely corroded.
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen.
- NoteTested in wet conditions.
Fail36,306 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,306 miles
- Test number
- 568088791259
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box heavely corroded.
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen.
- NoteTested in wet conditions.
Pass28,475 miles (+8,091)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 28,475 miles
- Test number
- 513410600305
- NoteChips In Windscreen
- NoteEngine Oil Leaks
- NoteFront Brake Discs Lipped
- NoteOuter Sill Covers Fitted
Pass20,384 miles (+4,261)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,384 miles
- Test number
- 384809689423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,123 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 16,123 miles
- Test number
- 222084798253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass13,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 13,445 miles
- Test number
- 504258097288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE04 KVL
- Does LE04 KVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 KVL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 KVL?
- The MOT on LE04 KVL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE04 KVL done?
- LE04 KVL was recorded at 85,613 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
- Has LE04 KVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 KVL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE04 KVL 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 LE04 KVL find?
- LE04 KVL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front oil leak, but not excessive; rear upper coil spring corroded both.
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