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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

V18 KLRMOT history

V18 KLR is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

V18 KLR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 KLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 KLR was last recorded at 74,874 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,874 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,874 miles
  • 2025 – 71,424 miles
  • 2023 – 68,356 miles
  • 2022 – 65,220 miles
  • 2021 – 60,290 miles
  • 2020 – 57,848 miles
  • 2019 – 57,594 miles
  • 2018 – 54,474 miles
  • 2017 – 48,651 miles
  • 2016 – 41,049 miles
  • 2015 – 37,316 miles
  • 2014 – 33,580 miles
  • 2013 – 27,684 miles
  • 2012 – 22,375 miles
  • 2011 – 17,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    658451954953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail74,874 miles (+3,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    587115508668
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass71,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    352690599963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,424 miles (+3,068)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    506337658777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass68,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    799955309824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,352 miles (+18)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    328809397070
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,334 miles (+3,114)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    721222947282
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass65,220 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    446179482797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail65,216 miles (+4,926)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    476540147002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,290 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,290 miles
    Test number
    143100243206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,848 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    780822420872
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass57,594 miles (+3,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    711539915014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass54,474 miles (+5,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    718696388594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass48,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    602783429366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail48,651 miles (+7,602)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    902487298395
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass41,049 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    357613220979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,498 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    386023612700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,353 miles (+3,037)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    418097326149
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass37,316 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    581344061550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,580 miles (+5,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    138831554240
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass27,684 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,684 miles
    Test number
    825658743268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,375 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    207407042246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,614 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,614 miles
    Test number
    607962951292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,342 miles
    Test number
    916020231264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,342 miles
    Test number
    839650631207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 KLR

Does V18 KLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 KLR is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 KLR?
The MOT on V18 KLR is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 KLR done?
V18 KLR was recorded at 74,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has V18 KLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 KLR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 KLR 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 V18 KLR find?
V18 KLR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output.

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