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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

X26 LAKMOT history

X26 LAK is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

X26 LAK yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,396 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 LAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 LAK was last recorded at 118,396 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,745 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,651 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,396 miles
  • 2025 – 115,745 miles
  • 2024 – 111,188 miles
  • 2023 – 106,046 miles
  • 2022 – 100,308 miles
  • 2021 – 96,267 miles
  • 2020 – 94,547 miles
  • 2019 – 88,987 miles
  • 2018 – 86,659 miles
  • 2017 – 82,601 miles
  • 2016 – 78,421 miles
  • 2015 – 74,384 miles
  • 2014 – 69,350 miles
  • 2013 – 62,780 miles
  • 2012 – 57,518 miles
  • 2011 – 51,146 miles
  • 2010 – 46,385 miles
  • 2009 – 40,259 miles
  • 2008 – 32,914 miles
  • 2007 – 25,821 miles
  • 2006 – 20,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,396 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,396 miles (+2,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,396 miles
    Test number
    391611815582
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass115,745 miles (+4,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    165531983957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass111,188 miles (+5,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    682928476305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass106,046 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    191605433307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,308 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    620719164620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,267 miles (+1,720)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    192956328672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  7. Pass94,547 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    455269705272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,987 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,987 miles
    Test number
    532859480662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,659 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,659 miles
    Test number
    932065471331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass82,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    455463777914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split on ends but still clearing screen

  11. Fail82,601 miles (+4,180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,601 miles
    Test number
    291455425511
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split on ends but still clearing screen

  12. Pass78,421 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    410580323392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,384 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,384 miles
    Test number
    448901855066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,350 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    848877064044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,780 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    217823763009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,518 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,518 miles
    Test number
    158708352047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,146 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,146 miles
    Test number
    509952161039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,385 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,385 miles
    Test number
    190938350084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,259 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,259 miles
    Test number
    190879859026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,914 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    791331968081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,821 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    230602667046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,472 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,472 miles
    Test number
    890668466045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,176 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    303817836027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  24. Pass20,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    874787736018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 LAK

Does X26 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 LAK is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 LAK?
The MOT on X26 LAK is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 LAK done?
X26 LAK was recorded at 118,396 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has X26 LAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 LAK has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on X26 LAK 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 X26 LAK find?
X26 LAK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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