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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 KVBMOT history

LX52 KVB is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LX52 KVB red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,050 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KVB was last recorded at 76,050 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,615 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,435 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,050 miles
  • 2025 – 70,615 miles
  • 2024 – 64,564 miles
  • 2023 – 61,496 miles
  • 2022 – 58,458 miles
  • 2021 – 52,683 miles
  • 2019 – 43,003 miles
  • 2018 – 38,969 miles
  • 2017 – 34,589 miles
  • 2016 – 32,925 miles
  • 2015 – 32,281 miles
  • 2014 – 31,142 miles
  • 2013 – 29,896 miles
  • 2012 – 28,459 miles
  • 2011 – 25,720 miles
  • 2010 – 23,937 miles
  • 2009 – 22,972 miles
  • 2008 – 20,983 miles
  • 2007 – 17,765 miles
  • 2006 – 14,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    131339713924
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail76,050 miles (+5,435)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    182308592518
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass70,615 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    632182408624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,613 miles (+6,049)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    948095929625
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant is low
  5. Pass64,564 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    819766665615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail64,564 miles (+3,068)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    994745120997
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass61,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    164666189957
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail61,496 miles (+3,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    107088883090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass58,458 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    891892067956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,683 miles (+9,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    259000981408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass43,003 miles (+4,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    983155310076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  12. Pass38,969 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    263418492306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  13. Fail38,968 miles (+4,379)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,968 miles
    Test number
    604694956829
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  14. Pass34,589 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    947882329224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,664 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    158082022435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass32,925 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    915566040051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,281 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    737244983067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,142 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,142 miles
    Test number
    919367514236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,896 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,896 miles
    Test number
    856107813281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,459 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,459 miles
    Test number
    277157522279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,720 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    835804921217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,937 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,937 miles
    Test number
    671159820272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,972 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    112738719216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,983 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    983288728229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,765 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,765 miles
    Test number
    524520037248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,890 miles
    Test number
    172419126229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KVB

Does LX52 KVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KVB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KVB?
The MOT on LX52 KVB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KVB done?
LX52 KVB was recorded at 76,050 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has LX52 KVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KVB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 KVB 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 LX52 KVB find?
LX52 KVB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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