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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

X18 KEWMOT history

X18 KEW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

X18 KEW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
61,167 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X18 KEW was last recorded at 61,167 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,525 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,642 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,167 miles
  • 2024 – 58,525 miles
  • 2023 – 54,616 miles
  • 2022 – 52,269 miles
  • 2021 – 48,772 miles
  • 2020 – 45,897 miles
  • 2019 – 43,226 miles
  • 2018 – 39,153 miles
  • 2017 – 35,877 miles
  • 2016 – 32,939 miles
  • 2015 – 30,306 miles
  • 2014 – 26,796 miles
  • 2013 – 22,474 miles
  • 2012 – 18,022 miles
  • 2011 – 13,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,167 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in n/s inner steering rack knuckle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,167 miles (+2,642)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    991981779918
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass58,525 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    362911884556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail58,506 miles (+3,890)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    476468852682
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass54,616 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    459351251744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,498 miles (+2,229)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    304631544785
    • MajorLower Steering column attachment defective Universal joint failure (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass52,269 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,269 miles
    Test number
    583849586600
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s inner steering rack knuckle
  7. Fail52,246 miles (+3,474)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    745088053961
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s inner steering rack knuckle
  8. Pass48,772 miles (+2,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    957502657660
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column couplings
  9. Pass45,897 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    312266398389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,226 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    773518835281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,153 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    701349967907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,877 miles (+2,938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,877 miles
    Test number
    993628522624
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges. ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm] and heavily worn on inner edge and nail in tread. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryTyre warning light illuminated
  13. Pass32,939 miles (+2,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,939 miles
    Test number
    206589769228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass30,306 miles (+3,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,306 miles
    Test number
    566054705264
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded and deteriorated
  15. Pass26,796 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    248944314409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,474 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,474 miles
    Test number
    616521243125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,022 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,022 miles
    Test number
    278582242442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    175200941168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 KEW

Does X18 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 KEW expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 KEW?
The MOT on X18 KEW expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 KEW done?
X18 KEW was recorded at 61,167 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has X18 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 KEW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 KEW 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 X18 KEW find?
X18 KEW failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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