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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 KVWMOT history

LS05 KVW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LS05 KVW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,409 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KVW was last recorded at 84,409 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,797 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,612 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,409 miles
  • 2025 – 81,797 miles
  • 2023 – 80,896 miles
  • 2022 – 79,196 miles
  • 2021 – 75,899 miles
  • 2020 – 74,179 miles
  • 2019 – 73,244 miles
  • 2018 – 72,249 miles
  • 2017 – 62,302 miles
  • 2016 – 55,509 miles
  • 2015 – 52,034 miles
  • 2014 – 48,467 miles
  • 2013 – 45,852 miles
  • 2012 – 38,509 miles
  • 2011 – 37,559 miles
  • 2010 – 34,421 miles
  • 2009 – 26,031 miles
  • 2008 – 19,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on warning low tyre pressure

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,409 miles (+2,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,409 miles
    Test number
    829448294901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on warning low tyre pressure

  2. Pass81,797 miles (+901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    987767817998
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,896 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    793440737998
    • 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))

  4. Pass79,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    471293977009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,195 miles (+3,296)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    974099202978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass75,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    431675775092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,899 miles (+1,720)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    432289408857
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass74,179 miles (+935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,179 miles
    Test number
    756742625275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass73,244 miles (+995)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    796356892922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass72,249 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    702608447125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail72,249 miles (+9,947)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    269737043128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass62,302 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    645696487159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rusty

  13. Pass55,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    739029702803
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail55,509 miles (+3,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    590799179079
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    699930695927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,034 miles (+3,567)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    110882666662
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass48,467 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    587809444319
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail48,458 miles (+2,606)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,458 miles
    Test number
    418806144376
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass45,852 miles (+7,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    949397323368
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine coolant overheating

  20. Pass38,509 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    177161452129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,559 miles
    Test number
    168097741177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,558 miles (+3,137)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,558 miles
    Test number
    968977341156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,421 miles
    Test number
    584844240137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,421 miles (+8,390)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,421 miles
    Test number
    292044440193
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass26,031 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    211151429431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,965 miles
    Test number
    200484538455
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

Questions about LS05 KVW

Does LS05 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KVW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KVW?
The MOT on LS05 KVW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 KVW done?
LS05 KVW was recorded at 84,409 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has LS05 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KVW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 KVW 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 LS05 KVW find?
LS05 KVW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, and 1 more.

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