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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V5 KOUMOT history

V5 KOU is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V5 KOU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,573 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V5 KOU was last recorded at 61,573 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,669 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,573 miles
  • 2025 – 60,669 miles
  • 2024 – 59,385 miles
  • 2023 – 58,788 miles
  • 2022 – 57,538 miles
  • 2021 – 55,962 miles
  • 2020 – 54,792 miles
  • 2019 – 53,667 miles
  • 2018 – 53,110 miles
  • 2017 – 51,436 miles
  • 2016 – 49,198 miles
  • 2015 – 47,718 miles
  • 2014 – 45,008 miles
  • 2013 – 42,257 miles
  • 2012 – 40,845 miles
  • 2011 – 37,047 miles
  • 2010 – 34,442 miles
  • 2009 – 27,026 miles
  • 2008 – 21,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,573 miles
  • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,573 miles (+904)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    850507399017
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,669 miles (+1,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,669 miles
    Test number
    696269865151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,385 miles (+597)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    376043707799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,788 miles (+1,250)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    477767789446
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake low (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,538 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,538 miles
    Test number
    917617281684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail57,533 miles (+1,571)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    424461569289
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,962 miles (+1,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    139572117156
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,792 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    178508927287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    449133877349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,667 miles (+557)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    274203934857
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,110 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    285524571012
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion over sub frame

  12. Pass51,436 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    366975248662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,198 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    967502033483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,718 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,718 miles
    Test number
    191046031890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    397921754265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,008 miles (+2,751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    718821654224
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass42,257 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    848170973218
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.

  18. Fail42,257 miles (+1,412)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    908180273220
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.

  19. Pass40,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    766154462214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,845 miles (+3,798)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    886163162292
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  21. Pass37,047 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    948238171252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,442 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    404834010305
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  23. Fail34,441 miles (+1,843)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    922703410318
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  24. Pass32,598 miles (+5,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    570972860048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass27,026 miles (+5,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,026 miles
    Test number
    253771969058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,906 miles
    Test number
    951187768028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KOU

Does V5 KOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KOU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 KOU?
The MOT on V5 KOU is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KOU done?
V5 KOU was recorded at 61,573 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has V5 KOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KOU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 KOU 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 V5 KOU find?
V5 KOU failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes as chalked; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 4 more.

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