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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 KWMMOT history

LS05 KWM is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LS05 KWM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,977 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KWM was last recorded at 127,977 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,180 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
6,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,977 miles
  • 2025 – 127,180 miles
  • 2024 – 125,944 miles
  • 2023 – 124,458 miles
  • 2022 – 122,875 miles
  • 2021 – 121,438 miles
  • 2019 – 118,484 miles
  • 2018 – 111,614 miles
  • 2017 – 103,395 miles
  • 2016 – 95,029 miles
  • 2015 – 87,010 miles
  • 2014 – 77,418 miles
  • 2013 – 68,172 miles
  • 2011 – 54,681 miles
  • 2010 – 45,593 miles
  • 2009 – 27,280 miles
  • 2007 – 15,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,977 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,977 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    454387541988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,180 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    610038350303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,944 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    971948921921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,458 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    455012752511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,875 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    360942944465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,438 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,438 miles
    Test number
    492551949501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,484 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    271228569356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,614 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    267807183893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,395 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,395 miles
    Test number
    268952586407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • 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)
  10. Fail103,390 miles (+8,361)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,390 miles
    Test number
    334418424296
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
    • 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)
  11. Pass95,029 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,029 miles
    Test number
    332394050333
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak ~Engine~
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack <10mm (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail94,859 miles (+7,849)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,859 miles
    Test number
    933344533430
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ASC Light is on indicating malfunction (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ~Engine~
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack <10mm (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass87,010 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    974015003197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail86,983 miles (+9,565)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    591869154446
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gaitor (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass77,418 miles (+9,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,418 miles
    Test number
    278326914323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,172 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    347651363165
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in it
  17. Fail68,172 miles (+13,491)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    125841663123
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in it
  18. Pass54,681 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    359508691477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Fail54,681 miles (+9,088)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    358937491478
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass45,593 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    952711290240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,354 miles (+18,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    361024380254
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass27,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    790316109031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,280 miles (+12,130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    610715009027
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass15,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    282750757212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KWM

Does LS05 KWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KWM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KWM?
The MOT on LS05 KWM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 KWM done?
LS05 KWM was recorded at 127,977 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
Has LS05 KWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KWM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LS05 KWM 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 KWM find?
LS05 KWM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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