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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 KVFMOT history

LX55 KVF is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LX55 KVF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
109,093 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KVF was last recorded at 109,093 miles on 5 May 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2014: 80,924 miles, lower than 658,025 miles on 6 Aug 2013.
  • 16 Aug 2014: 80,331 miles, lower than 80,924 miles on 9 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,730 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,093 miles
  • 2025 – 108,730 miles
  • 2024 – 108,101 miles
  • 2023 – 107,392 miles
  • 2022 – 103,577 miles
  • 2021 – 102,672 miles
  • 2019 – 100,108 miles
  • 2018 – 96,049 miles
  • 2017 – 91,606 miles
  • 2016 – 87,291 miles
  • 2015 – 84,446 miles
  • 2014 – 80,331 miles
  • 2013 – 658,025 miles
  • 2012 – 41,363 miles
  • 2011 – 32,886 miles
  • 2009 – 26,846 miles
  • 2008 – 22,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,093 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
  • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses in poor condition
  • 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 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 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,093 miles (+363)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    832708862499
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass108,730 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    612593005849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,730 miles (+629)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,730 miles
    Test number
    504851591309
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,101 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,101 miles
    Test number
    763182613160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,100 miles (+708)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    166087207845
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,392 miles (+3,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    288928040614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in base of tread 47/19, Yokohama 195/55/17 87V RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in base of tread 03/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3mm in primary grooves 08/13 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,577 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,577 miles
    Test number
    896071645318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,672 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    694983356193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    571165049413
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail100,108 miles (+4,059)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    195281133742
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass96,049 miles (+4,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    509823458897
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 19555-16-87H, Worn on inner edge however no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWire hanging from underside, not able to locate due to under-trays fitted.

  12. Pass91,606 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,606 miles
    Test number
    171783571695
    • AdvisoryFront both washer jets poor aim/partially blocked
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail91,599 miles (+4,308)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    179247782261
    • FailureEmissions not tested emission / unable to test , no determination of result due to exh blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides front wishbone / main rear anchorage bushes worn / excessive free movement , mount fatigued (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre deformed , tread damaged , and feathering evident (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt tester unable to inspect adult seat belts due to child seats fitted
    • AdvisorySymtoms of front tyres wearing on the inside / but legal at present

  14. Pass87,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    214621070241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,291 miles (+2,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    414935004194
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass84,446 miles (+4,115)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    305203225422
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated.
    • NoteSome noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.
    • NoteWipers worn and effectiveness on limit.

  17. Pass80,331 miles (-593)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,331 miles
    Test number
    117318124213
    • NoteFront washer jets partially blocked and poor aim
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear tyres feathering/uneven wear

  18. Fail80,924 miles (-577,101)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    517861724232
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront washer jets partially blocked and poor aim
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear tyres feathering/uneven wear

  19. Pass658,025 miles (+616,662)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    658,025 miles
    Test number
    277458613221
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear seatbelts not tested due to wind deflector

  20. Pass41,363 miles (+8,477)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    326890522216
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r cracking on outter edge

  21. Pass32,886 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    748112861190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,846 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    422173319369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    704094808312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX55 KVF

Does LX55 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 KVF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KVF?
The MOT on LX55 KVF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 KVF done?
LX55 KVF was recorded at 109,093 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has LX55 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KVF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 KVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 KVF find?
LX55 KVF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 8 advisories: corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components; headlight lenses in poor condition; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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