MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 KYUMOT history
LR05 KYU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 76,047 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 KYU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 KYU was last recorded at 76,047 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,047 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,047 miles
- 2025 – 70,333 miles
- 2024 – 68,301 miles
- 2023 – 63,328 miles
- 2022 – 59,130 miles
- 2021 – 52,299 miles
- 2020 – 49,018 miles
- 2019 – 45,348 miles
- 2018 – 41,029 miles
- 2017 – 37,311 miles
- 2016 – 33,526 miles
- 2015 – 29,504 miles
- 2014 – 28,945 miles
- 2013 – 28,179 miles
- 2012 – 27,615 miles
- 2011 – 26,968 miles
- 2010 – 26,091 miles
- 2009 – 23,902 miles
- 2008 – 18,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,047 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,047 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 76,047 miles
- Test number
- 375505805620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail76,047 miles (+69)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,047 miles
- Test number
- 721378318455
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail75,978 miles (+5,645)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,978 miles
- Test number
- 158024863810
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass70,333 miles (+2,032)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 70,333 miles
- Test number
- 564344357713
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass68,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 68,301 miles
- Test number
- 212880184532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,301 miles (+4,973)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,301 miles
- Test number
- 898044904066
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass63,328 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 63,328 miles
- Test number
- 729638527416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 59,130 miles
- Test number
- 815459833370
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Stone chip bottom of zone "A", 8mm.
Fail59,130 miles (+17)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,130 miles
- Test number
- 207671412235
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Stone chip bottom of zone "A", 8mm.
Fail59,113 miles (+6,814)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,113 miles
- Test number
- 966382274010
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Pass52,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,299 miles
- Test number
- 792506145094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,297 miles (+3,279)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,297 miles
- Test number
- 226273403300
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,018 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,018 miles
- Test number
- 545793386022
- 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))
Pass45,348 miles (+4,319)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 45,348 miles
- Test number
- 633880960054
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass41,029 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,029 miles
- Test number
- 269243176105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,311 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 37,311 miles
- Test number
- 201327242331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,526 miles (+4,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 33,526 miles
- Test number
- 287068437478
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass29,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 29,504 miles
- Test number
- 118473645436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,503 miles (+558)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,503 miles
- Test number
- 137463245401
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,945 miles (+766)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 28,945 miles
- Test number
- 747350374026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear box corroded
Pass28,179 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 28,179 miles
- Test number
- 469144783059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,615 miles (+647)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 27,615 miles
- Test number
- 538794292063
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/S/R tyre is perishing all over; Rear exhaust box is rusty.
Pass26,968 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,968 miles
- Test number
- 828361671004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,091 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,091 miles
- Test number
- 450350070055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,902 miles (+5,334)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,902 miles
- Test number
- 183571149449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 18,568 miles
- Test number
- 543477578055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 KYU
- Does LR05 KYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KYU is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 KYU?
- The MOT on LR05 KYU is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 KYU done?
- LR05 KYU was recorded at 76,047 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,210 miles a year.
- Has LR05 KYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 KYU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 KYU 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 LR05 KYU find?
- LR05 KYU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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