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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 YKJMOT history

LR08 YKJ is a black diesel MINI first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LR08 YKJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
130,862 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YKJ was last recorded at 130,862 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,912 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,950 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,862 miles
  • 2025 – 126,912 miles
  • 2024 – 122,872 miles
  • 2023 – 117,937 miles
  • 2022 – 108,540 miles
  • 2021 – 104,507 miles
  • 2020 – 102,139 miles
  • 2019 – 96,928 miles
  • 2018 – 92,698 miles
  • 2017 – 89,132 miles
  • 2015 – 72,789 miles
  • 2014 – 63,458 miles
  • 2013 – 52,697 miles
  • 2012 – 40,530 miles
  • 2011 – 34,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    763187838908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,862 miles (+3,950)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    508329817601
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Sensor Not Fitted To Brake Pad.
  3. Pass126,912 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    260136079118
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass122,872 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,872 miles
    Test number
    812089986849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,937 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    452735064266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,540 miles (+4,033)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    807954004003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested
  7. Pass104,507 miles (+2,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    642461041686
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter
  8. Pass102,139 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    656552821413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc corroded slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail102,130 miles (+5,202)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    290037498431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass96,928 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    850465985859
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass92,698 miles (+3,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,698 miles
    Test number
    269698616605
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  12. Pass89,132 miles (+16,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    979130062346
    • AdvisoryCracked nearside rear light unit
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  13. Pass72,789 miles (+9,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    162327154302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass63,458 miles (+10,761)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    437285974241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,697 miles (+12,167)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    147379063147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass40,530 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    446084242125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,750 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    759032482095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,255 miles
    Test number
    418138791055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YKJ

Does LR08 YKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YKJ is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YKJ?
The MOT on LR08 YKJ is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YKJ done?
LR08 YKJ was recorded at 130,862 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has LR08 YKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YKJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YKJ 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 LR08 YKJ find?
LR08 YKJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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