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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V700 KARMOT history

V700 KAR is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V700 KAR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,298 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V700 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V700 KAR was last recorded at 81,298 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,985 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,313 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,298 miles
  • 2025 – 79,985 miles
  • 2024 – 77,637 miles
  • 2023 – 74,387 miles
  • 2021 – 64,169 miles
  • 2020 – 54,449 miles
  • 2019 – 46,042 miles
  • 2018 – 32,190 miles
  • 2017 – 21,943 miles
  • 2016 – 15,943 miles
  • 2015 – 13,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both front fog lamps filled with water
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer area - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,298 miles (+1,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    592520810833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front fog lamps filled with water
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer area - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum

  2. Pass79,985 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    617519160464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,637 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,637 miles
    Test number
    360112142103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,387 miles
    Test number
    509504595758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,387 miles (+10,218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,387 miles
    Test number
    749028461034
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass64,169 miles (+9,720)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    137646455225
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Should be a run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    246972900898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,449 miles (+8,407)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    809552073898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    468529900328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,038 miles (+13,848)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    350307782922
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,190 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    32,190 miles
    Test number
    683347413447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,943 miles
    Test number
    365914849131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,943 miles (+6,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,943 miles
    Test number
    729973691144
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass15,943 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    864078302130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,845 miles (+2,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    862854924891
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass13,832 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    13,832 miles
    Test number
    695008036548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,363 miles
    Test number
    479730361437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V700 KAR

Does V700 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V700 KAR is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V700 KAR?
The MOT on V700 KAR is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V700 KAR done?
V700 KAR was recorded at 81,298 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has V700 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V700 KAR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V700 KAR 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 V700 KAR find?
V700 KAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front both front fog lamps filled with water; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer area - 205/45r17, and 1 more.

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