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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 KZHMOT history

LL53 KZH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

LL53 KZH grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
118,291 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KZH was last recorded at 118,291 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 2,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2018: 85,343 miles, lower than 85,399 miles on 10 May 2018.

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
116,069 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,222 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,291 miles
  • 2024 – 116,069 miles
  • 2023 – 111,667 miles
  • 2022 – 111,404 miles
  • 2021 – 110,767 miles
  • 2020 – 109,017 miles
  • 2019 – 100,993 miles
  • 2018 – 85,343 miles
  • 2017 – 69,684 miles
  • 2016 – 65,421 miles
  • 2015 – 62,536 miles
  • 2014 – 56,687 miles
  • 2013 – 50,382 miles
  • 2012 – 45,379 miles
  • 2011 – 41,701 miles
  • 2010 – 37,904 miles
  • 2009 – 35,167 miles
  • 2008 – 30,570 miles
  • 2007 – 23,979 miles
  • 2006 – 20,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,291 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Close to (Failure Criteria) (8.4.1 (a) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,291 miles (+2,222)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,291 miles
    Test number
    691748336863
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Close to (Failure Criteria) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,069 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    524706946597
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail116,069 miles (+4,402)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    830613800469
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass111,667 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    473462092663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,619 miles (+215)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    413378269025
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Aborted due to high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass111,404 miles (+637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    254684871034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,767 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    730346472808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    602513650912
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,017 miles (+8,024)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,017 miles
    Test number
    739675109746
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    405599870225
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail100,993 miles (+15,650)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    386932933716
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,343 miles (-56)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    747134735429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,399 miles (+15,715)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,399 miles
    Test number
    737189400285
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass69,684 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    116731747528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm,rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a screw in it
    • AdvisoryMajority of steel brake pipes on underside ,significant corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leaks
    • AdvisorySome oil leaks at front
    • AdvisorySome power steering pipes damp with oil

  15. Fail69,683 miles (+4,262)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,683 miles
    Test number
    484178991214
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both dip beams too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a screw in it
    • AdvisoryMajority of steel brake pipes on underside ,significant corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leaks
    • AdvisorySome oil leaks at front
    • AdvisorySome power steering pipes damp with oil

  16. Pass65,421 miles (+2,885)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    287074992598
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak (Reservoir cap?)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail62,536 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    149411835152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass62,536 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    719311735193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,687 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    666966634147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,382 miles (+5,003)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    878579403140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriated

  21. Pass45,379 miles (+3,678)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    428613722120
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass41,701 miles (+3,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    707931901142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass37,904 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    690996320138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,167 miles (+4,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,167 miles
    Test number
    721133299254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,570 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    630081598239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,979 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    832905887248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,424 miles
    Test number
    604290176263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 KZH

Does LL53 KZH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 KZH expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KZH?
The MOT on LL53 KZH expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 KZH done?
LL53 KZH was recorded at 118,291 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has LL53 KZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KZH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 KZH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 KZH find?
LL53 KZH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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