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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LS11 KAOMOT history

LS11 KAO is a red diesel MINI first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LS11 KAO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,351 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 KAO was last recorded at 168,351 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,421 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,930 miles
Average per year
9,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,351 miles
  • 2024 – 163,421 miles
  • 2023 – 161,419 miles
  • 2022 – 155,169 miles
  • 2021 – 151,740 miles
  • 2020 – 149,818 miles
  • 2019 – 142,025 miles
  • 2018 – 123,230 miles
  • 2017 – 99,197 miles
  • 2016 – 87,801 miles
  • 2015 – 71,404 miles
  • 2014 – 56,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,351 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve is looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,351 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,351 miles
    Test number
    882388642364
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve is loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,421 miles
    Test number
    814292671994
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,421 miles (+2,002)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,421 miles
    Test number
    931255435359
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    214220306620
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,419 miles (+6,250)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    491103191474
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,169 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,169 miles
    Test number
    627995533797
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from under/behind pedals
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,169 miles (+3,429)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,169 miles
    Test number
    647475915615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLoose floormat removed from under/behind pedals
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,740 miles
    Test number
    813564358751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS PUNCTURE
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  9. Fail151,740 miles (+1,922)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,740 miles
    Test number
    240458514854
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure BOTH FRONT RUBBERS SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS PUNCTURE
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  10. Pass149,818 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,818 miles
    Test number
    287450467610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    614139454102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,025 miles (+18,795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    121359250497
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    459393677829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail123,230 miles (+24,033)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    311713120311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass99,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    362451926457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,197 miles (+11,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    881206723184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass87,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    983561947123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,801 miles (+16,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,801 miles
    Test number
    302726766690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass71,404 miles (+14,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,404 miles
    Test number
    838338175033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    506326384029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 KAO

Does LS11 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 KAO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 KAO?
The MOT on LS11 KAO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 KAO done?
LS11 KAO was recorded at 168,351 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,254 miles a year.
Has LS11 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 KAO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS11 KAO 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 LS11 KAO find?
LS11 KAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear are slightly corroded; front exhaust sleeve is loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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