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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 KYXMOT history

LR05 KYX is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LR05 KYX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,632 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KYX was last recorded at 158,632 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 10,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,295 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,337 miles
Average per year
7,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,632 miles
  • 2024 – 148,295 miles
  • 2023 – 137,282 miles
  • 2022 – 127,217 miles
  • 2021 – 118,481 miles
  • 2020 – 111,343 miles
  • 2019 – 101,959 miles
  • 2018 – 95,396 miles
  • 2017 – 94,463 miles
  • 2016 – 85,706 miles
  • 2015 – 61,103 miles
  • 2014 – 48,418 miles
  • 2013 – 42,120 miles
  • 2012 – 38,286 miles
  • 2011 – 34,412 miles
  • 2010 – 29,600 miles
  • 2009 – 24,715 miles
  • 2008 – 18,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,632 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,632 miles (+10,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,632 miles
    Test number
    867539631521
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,295 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    184034500191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,292 miles (+11,010)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    133755739928
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps l plat number didn't work rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,282 miles (+10,065)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    900625461049
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,217 miles (+8,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    959743557468
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass118,481 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    350639590646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,343 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    769216703018
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail111,341 miles (+9,382)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    577372193778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass101,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    493631822150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,959 miles (+6,563)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    192868773306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    687010130080
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail95,396 miles (+933)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    221586003841
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,463 miles (+8,757)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    199730152957
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated resulting in movement
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc worn pitted and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nailed in sidewall inner
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass85,706 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    160562185770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,699 miles (+24,596)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    238704347477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,103 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    158149285438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,418 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    239912694032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,120 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    128151573016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,286 miles (+3,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    568696172080
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Pass34,412 miles (+4,812)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    969806191081
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  21. Pass29,600 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    600855400158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    334450199068
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail24,715 miles (+5,775)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    892380099019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass18,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,940 miles
    Test number
    970055118141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KYX

Does LR05 KYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KYX is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KYX?
The MOT on LR05 KYX is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KYX done?
LR05 KYX was recorded at 158,632 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
Has LR05 KYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KYX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 KYX 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 KYX find?
LR05 KYX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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