MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc
LR08 ZKSMOT history
LR08 ZKS is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 116,432 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 ZKS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 ZKS was last recorded at 116,432 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,429 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,432 miles
- 2024 – 114,094 miles
- 2023 – 107,009 miles
- 2022 – 98,735 miles
- 2021 – 89,813 miles
- 2020 – 85,940 miles
- 2019 – 81,302 miles
- 2018 – 76,471 miles
- 2017 – 74,959 miles
- 2015 – 74,007 miles
- 2014 – 70,265 miles
- 2013 – 65,250 miles
- 2012 – 42,732 miles
- 2011 – 25,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,432 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,432 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 116,432 miles
- Test number
- 908626020584
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Fail116,429 miles (+2,335)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,429 miles
- Test number
- 375736085473
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre separating around the whole wheel 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour all 6 repeaters white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flex leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation door cannot be opened from outside (9.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass114,094 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 114,094 miles
- Test number
- 237967856339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,077 miles (+13)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,077 miles
- Test number
- 704405070098
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,064 miles (+7,055)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,064 miles
- Test number
- 285643202204
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,009 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,009 miles
- Test number
- 579321675199
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp has a poor beam image.
Fail106,938 miles (+8,203)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 757898569053
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp has a poor beam image.
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt badly deteriorated (replace asap).
Pass98,735 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,735 miles
- Test number
- 956341567507
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail98,729 miles (+8,916)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,729 miles
- Test number
- 933812173166
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,813 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 89,813 miles
- Test number
- 748252423124
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,812 miles (+3,872)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,812 miles
- Test number
- 554058602827
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,940 miles (+4,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,940 miles
- Test number
- 167258091218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,302 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 81,302 miles
- Test number
- 123263978269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,275 miles (+4,804)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,275 miles
- Test number
- 951914156483
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,471 miles
- Test number
- 429617090271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail76,471 miles (+1,512)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,471 miles
- Test number
- 744325176131
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,959 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,959 miles
- Test number
- 441823737131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,953 miles (+946)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,953 miles
- Test number
- 129439249816
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low excessively (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror surround missing
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.
Pass74,007 miles (+3,742)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 74,007 miles
- Test number
- 215215981310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,265 miles (+5,015)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,265 miles
- Test number
- 616878434227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,250 miles (+22,518)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 65,250 miles
- Test number
- 456542233208
- NoteOff side front tyre low on tread
Pass42,732 miles (+17,134)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,732 miles
- Test number
- 375023622433
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven inner/low inner edge
Pass25,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,598 miles
- Test number
- 849162921279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 ZKS
- Does LR08 ZKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ZKS is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 ZKS?
- The MOT on LR08 ZKS is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 ZKS done?
- LR08 ZKS was recorded at 116,432 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
- Has LR08 ZKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 ZKS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 ZKS 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 ZKS find?
- LR08 ZKS passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.
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