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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

T18 KATMOT history

T18 KAT is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,375 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 KAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 KAT was last recorded at 82,375 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,368 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,375 miles
  • 2024 – 82,368 miles
  • 2022 – 78,662 miles
  • 2021 – 75,809 miles
  • 2020 – 70,323 miles
  • 2019 – 64,568 miles
  • 2017 – 60,044 miles
  • 2016 – 55,175 miles
  • 2015 – 45,987 miles
  • 2014 – 36,846 miles
  • 2013 – 30,493 miles
  • 2012 – 27,489 miles
  • 2011 – 22,580 miles
  • 2010 – 17,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,375 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body protection applied
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight chip and scratches

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.

  • Brake pad light illuminated due to broken wire at rear of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,375 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    566631255067
    • AdvisoryUnder body protection applied
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight chip and scratches

  2. Pass82,368 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    988784751373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass78,662 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    624721261830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,659 miles (+2,850)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    493149974024
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass75,809 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    621836729299
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light illuminated due to broken wire at rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail75,807 miles (+5,484)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    304144267399
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light illuminated due to broken wire at rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,323 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    466348353174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads waring sensor broken

  8. Fail70,320 miles (+5,752)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    746033726266
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads waring sensor broken

  9. Pass64,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,568 miles
    Test number
    115746093006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,568 miles (+4,524)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,568 miles
    Test number
    389348696541
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    680415276890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail60,044 miles (+4,869)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    509591391783
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass55,175 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,175 miles
    Test number
    826482873336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,827 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    371854699657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,987 miles (+9,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    316642755034
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,846 miles (+6,353)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,846 miles
    Test number
    987502244072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass30,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    908359343044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,493 miles (+3,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    328609543077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass27,489 miles (+4,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    456148452027
    • NoteBrake discs rusty

  20. Pass22,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    988405651035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,580 miles (+5,276)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    268705651028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  22. Pass17,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,304 miles
    Test number
    890546350015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 KAT

Does T18 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 KAT is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 KAT?
The MOT on T18 KAT is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 KAT done?
T18 KAT was recorded at 82,375 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
Has T18 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 KAT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 KAT 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 T18 KAT find?
T18 KAT passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: under body protection applied; windscreen has slight chip and scratches.

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