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Green and White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 KMEMOT history

LF52 KME is a green and white petrol MINI first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LF52 KME green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
115,605 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 KME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 KME was last recorded at 115,605 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2012: 51,049 miles, lower than 54,044 miles on 27 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,605 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,605 miles
  • 2021 – 111,893 miles
  • 2019 – 107,561 miles
  • 2018 – 103,320 miles
  • 2017 – 97,133 miles
  • 2016 – 92,023 miles
  • 2015 – 82,773 miles
  • 2014 – 68,364 miles
  • 2013 – 60,246 miles
  • 2012 – 51,049 miles
  • 2011 – 44,071 miles
  • 2010 – 39,375 miles
  • 2009 – 33,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,605 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    333092560452
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail115,605 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    565253927958
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail115,599 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    245895477478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,893 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    216319788920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,561 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    558971284038
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    196845570838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,320 miles (+141)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    973065620756
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail103,179 miles (+6,046)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,179 miles
    Test number
    925483916500
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    456305004391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,133 miles (+4)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    679202085409
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail97,129 miles (+5,106)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    542130653533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass92,023 miles (+9,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    786492239976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass82,773 miles (+14,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    936104571259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,364 miles (+8,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    107492934337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  15. Pass60,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    257049523373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,246 miles (+9,197)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    519109723328
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,049 miles (-2,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,049 miles
    Test number
    669944032339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,044 miles (+9,973)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    666052832314
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass44,071 miles (+4,696)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    646325721325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,375 miles (+5,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    621530330362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Fail33,494 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    233523219310
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated

  22. Pass33,494 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    560383219382
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated

Questions about LF52 KME

Does LF52 KME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 KME expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 KME?
The MOT on LF52 KME expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 KME done?
LF52 KME was recorded at 115,605 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
Has LF52 KME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 KME has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 KME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 KME find?
LF52 KME passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak.

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