
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
AY55 LYJMOT history
AY55 LYJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 116,327 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
AY55 LYJ was last recorded at 116,327 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,146 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,181 miles
- Average per year
- 5,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,327 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 116,327 miles
- Test number
- 557529502451
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,327 miles (+4,181)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,327 miles
- Test number
- 820199351352
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,146 miles (+26)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 112,146 miles
- Test number
- 107420747055
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,120 miles (+3,081)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,120 miles
- Test number
- 204902385764
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,039 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 109,039 miles
- Test number
- 229564940393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail109,039 miles (+3,708)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,039 miles
- Test number
- 167782962567
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,331 miles (+4,759)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 105,331 miles
- Test number
- 564009376341
- AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deterriorated on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber in poor condition STRONG ADVISORY
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass100,572 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,572 miles
- Test number
- 142180929431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
Fail100,566 miles (+4,583)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,566 miles
- Test number
- 722849851783
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear/rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,983 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 95,983 miles
- Test number
- 562555549932
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail95,983 miles (+3,575)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,983 miles
- Test number
- 713177311999
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass92,408 miles (+4,130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 92,408 miles
- Test number
- 879674417681
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryStone chip front screen
Pass88,278 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 88,278 miles
- Test number
- 478411846117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail88,249 miles (+2,597)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,249 miles
- Test number
- 979673327230
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,652 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,652 miles
- Test number
- 850931434106
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,637 miles (+3,140)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,637 miles
- Test number
- 394801424959
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,497 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,497 miles
- Test number
- 310947591045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail82,495 miles (+5,763)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,495 miles
- Test number
- 511812182654
- FailureEmissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,732 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 401283183370
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail76,732 miles (+4,869)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 989018935273
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective bolt broken (2.5.A.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,863 miles (+5,107)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 326943585076
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDamage to centre of windscreen
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass66,756 miles (+8,569)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,756 miles
- Test number
- 139032874450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,187 miles (+14,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,187 miles
- Test number
- 297139573002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,912 miles (+10,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,912 miles
- Test number
- 585144882038
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,852 miles (+114)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,852 miles
- Test number
- 538242381051
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp not working
Pass33,738 miles (+6,192)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 33,738 miles
- Test number
- 117811031081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,546 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,546 miles
- Test number
- 111889220039
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass27,546 miles (+10,814)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,546 miles
- Test number
- 161539320491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,732 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 16,732 miles
- Test number
- 571135879004
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about AY55 LYJ
- When is the MOT due on AY55 LYJ?
- The MOT on AY55 LYJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AY55 LYJ done?
- AY55 LYJ was recorded at 116,327 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,845 miles a year.
- Has AY55 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AY55 LYJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on AY55 LYJ 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 AY55 LYJ find?
- AY55 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.
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