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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T70 LKYMOT history

T70 LKY is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,778 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 LKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 LKY was last recorded at 131,778 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,777 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,778 miles
  • 2025 – 125,470 miles
  • 2024 – 121,300 miles
  • 2023 – 115,021 miles
  • 2022 – 111,272 miles
  • 2021 – 102,030 miles
  • 2018 – 74,248 miles
  • 2017 – 71,592 miles
  • 2013 – 68,614 miles
  • 2012 – 63,891 miles
  • 2011 – 55,856 miles
  • 2010 – 50,461 miles
  • 2009 – 43,698 miles
  • 2008 – 39,296 miles
  • 2007 – 32,334 miles
  • 2006 – 24,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,778 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,778 miles
    Test number
    850929303586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,777 miles (+6,307)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    547815240448
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,470 miles (+4,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    825847599052
    • 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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    189128506022
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,300 miles (+6,279)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    798385292344
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,021 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    942439662517
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,755 miles (+3,483)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    770814427095
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,272 miles (+9,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,272 miles
    Test number
    354147161336
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

  9. Pass102,030 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    308677181306
    • 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))

  10. Fail102,023 miles1 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    511292423896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    235224617105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. FailMileage not read3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    569865066708
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    533997285072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    331402117400
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass74,248 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    524488401215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,592 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    921834633450
    • AdvisoryN/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroded to limit at time of test

  17. Pass68,614 miles (+4,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    317542663414
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to limits on inner edge and nail in tread

  18. Pass63,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    196796622112
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail63,891 miles (+8,035)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    519846422159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass55,856 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    726514321124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,461 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    222077120113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail50,449 miles (+6,751)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    120116320116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass43,698 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    792478329108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,643 miles (+2,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    954511429172
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,605 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,605 miles
    Test number
    194122129445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,296 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    421749338074
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise damage on offside rear bumper,but bumper is secure and no sharp edges or projections.
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust box

  27. Pass39,296 miles (+6,962)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    611029838020
    • NoteAdvise damage on offside rear bumper,but bumper is secure and no sharp edges or projections.
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust box

  28. Pass32,334 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    763133247015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,121 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    514842436089
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak at engine
    • NoteRear offside brake pads on on wear limit

  30. Pass24,121 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    812582136046
    • NoteOil leak at engine
    • NoteRear offside brake pads on on wear limit

Questions about T70 LKY

Does T70 LKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 LKY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 LKY?
The MOT on T70 LKY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 LKY done?
T70 LKY was recorded at 131,778 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has T70 LKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 LKY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 LKY 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 T70 LKY find?
T70 LKY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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