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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 KOUMOT history

LS54 KOU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

LS54 KOU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
98,050 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KOU was last recorded at 98,050 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 17,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,156 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
17,894 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,050 miles
  • 2023 – 80,156 miles
  • 2022 – 61,204 miles
  • 2021 – 51,013 miles
  • 2020 – 40,370 miles
  • 2019 – 34,257 miles
  • 2018 – 29,989 miles
  • 2016 – 26,621 miles
  • 2015 – 25,732 miles
  • 2014 – 20,789 miles
  • 2013 – 17,813 miles
  • 2011 – 14,742 miles
  • 2010 – 12,698 miles
  • 2008 – 6,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,050 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    366548158431
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,050 miles (+17,894)1 dangerous6 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    542462370689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,156 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    751519377102
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,156 miles (+18,952)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    808434112111
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing from rear section (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,204 miles (+10,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    596918691666
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,013 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    859705098249
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 ush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,013 miles (+10,643)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    543723043531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 ush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,370 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    955600055575
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  9. Fail40,370 miles (+6,113)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,370 miles
    Test number
    587595814945
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  10. Pass34,257 miles (+4,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    607706831680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass29,989 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,989 miles
    Test number
    185857155607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front snow tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer and o/s/outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail29,989 miles (+3,368)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,989 miles
    Test number
    128116219625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front snow tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer and o/s/outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass26,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    101541450896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail26,621 miles (+889)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    951220840315
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass25,732 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,732 miles
    Test number
    896087231008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,789 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,789 miles
    Test number
    369971624416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,813 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    107226053422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass14,742 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,742 miles
    Test number
    528040571273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,698 miles (+6,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,698 miles
    Test number
    860513650222
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass6,427 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    6,427 miles
    Test number
    782614758271
    • NoteNear side front tyre inner & outer tread edge wearing
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner tread edge wearing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre some tread seperation

Questions about LS54 KOU

Does LS54 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 KOU expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KOU?
The MOT on LS54 KOU expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 KOU done?
LS54 KOU was recorded at 98,050 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has LS54 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KOU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 KOU 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 LS54 KOU find?
LS54 KOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 14 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front bumper damaged, and 11 more.

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