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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 KYTMOT history

LS05 KYT is a silver petrol MINI first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS05 KYT silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,766 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KYT was last recorded at 95,766 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,757 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,766 miles
  • 2025 – 93,785 miles
  • 2024 – 92,186 miles
  • 2022 – 89,570 miles
  • 2021 – 88,510 miles
  • 2020 – 86,930 miles
  • 2019 – 82,009 miles
  • 2018 – 77,373 miles
  • 2017 – 71,481 miles
  • 2016 – 66,539 miles
  • 2015 – 62,720 miles
  • 2014 – 60,586 miles
  • 2013 – 55,371 miles
  • 2011 – 47,945 miles
  • 2010 – 38,856 miles
  • 2009 – 30,885 miles
  • 2008 – 21,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,766 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil and Power Steering Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,766 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    683881831479
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil and Power Steering Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail95,757 miles (+1,972)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,757 miles
    Test number
    672087310907
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil and Power Steering Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass93,785 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    773249064062
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail93,783 miles (+1,597)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,783 miles
    Test number
    750523724755
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass92,186 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    116008077268
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,570 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    254317980856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass88,510 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    545221017971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,930 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,930 miles
    Test number
    196985986423
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,930 miles (+4,921)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,930 miles
    Test number
    989057955982
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,009 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    149146542145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,006 miles (+4,633)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    818603470487
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,373 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,373 miles
    Test number
    631781470601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail77,317 miles (+5,836)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    835086853273
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes on clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass71,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    960193442525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail71,481 miles (+4,942)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    178998510860
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,539 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    854787697636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,720 miles (+2,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    885685055132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre parished on side wall

  18. Pass60,586 miles (+5,215)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    779833134146
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOff side front tyre parished on side wall

  19. Pass55,371 miles (+123)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    855901263128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface corrosin on exhaust

  20. Pass55,248 miles (+655)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,248 miles
    Test number
    149724833131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSurface corrosion on exhaust

  21. Pass54,593 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    288025303043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail54,593 miles (+6,648)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    867755703086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass47,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    737115551302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,945 miles (+9,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    749395851377
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass38,856 miles (+7,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    884653160384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,885 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,885 miles
    Test number
    264512959391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,828 miles
    Test number
    752005118180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 KYT

Does LS05 KYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 KYT is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KYT?
The MOT on LS05 KYT is valid until 16 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 KYT done?
LS05 KYT was recorded at 95,766 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has LS05 KYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KYT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 KYT 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 KYT find?
LS05 KYT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear silencer; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and power steering fluid, and 3 more.

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