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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

X55 KESMOT history

X55 KES is a white petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

X55 KES white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,453 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 KES was last recorded at 85,453 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,037 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,416 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,453 miles
  • 2024 – 84,037 miles
  • 2023 – 81,041 miles
  • 2022 – 78,459 miles
  • 2021 – 71,328 miles
  • 2020 – 69,903 miles
  • 2019 – 67,697 miles
  • 2018 – 63,515 miles
  • 2017 – 58,584 miles
  • 2016 – 52,427 miles
  • 2015 – 51,156 miles
  • 2014 – 45,777 miles
  • 2013 – 41,968 miles
  • 2012 – 38,574 miles
  • 2011 – 34,522 miles
  • 2010 – 30,704 miles
  • 2009 – 26,723 miles
  • 2008 – 22,873 miles
  • 2007 – 18,870 miles
  • 2006 – 14,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,453 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,453 miles (+1,416)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    863683641830
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Pass84,037 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    982843307248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass81,041 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    880957755930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,459 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    709403146804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    921357371440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake bind
  6. Fail71,323 miles (+25)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    543433454234
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake bind
  7. Fail71,298 miles (+1,395)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    995219767847
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,903 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    708372664148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    179916601983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Fail67,696 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    922311947303
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass63,515 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    515019991518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,509 miles (+4,925)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,509 miles
    Test number
    999780244941
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass58,584 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    898390560514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,427 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    901695361138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,156 miles (+5,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    753999639372
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass45,777 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    426721534457
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail45,369 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    425428594227
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass45,369 miles (+3,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    869778694266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass41,968 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    858019693252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,574 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,574 miles
    Test number
    697953312391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,551 miles (+4,029)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,551 miles
    Test number
    269110812390
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRecommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear
  22. Pass34,522 miles (+3,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    755885101332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass30,704 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,704 miles
    Test number
    890293100305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    542196309371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,723 miles (+3,850)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    790314609393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  26. Pass22,873 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    461795908407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,870 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    264221327357
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  28. Pass18,870 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    394331427392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,759 miles
    Test number
    910325416351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 KES

Does X55 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 KES is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X55 KES?
The MOT on X55 KES is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 KES done?
X55 KES was recorded at 85,453 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has X55 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 KES has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X55 KES 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 X55 KES find?
X55 KES passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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