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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L15 LUAMOT history

L15 LUA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

L15 LUA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
171,652 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LUA was last recorded at 171,652 miles on 9 May 2024, 11,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,907 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,745 miles
Average per year
9,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,652 miles
  • 2023 – 159,907 miles
  • 2022 – 150,130 miles
  • 2021 – 146,353 miles
  • 2020 – 144,817 miles
  • 2019 – 133,378 miles
  • 2018 – 117,736 miles
  • 2017 – 102,498 miles
  • 2016 – 85,120 miles
  • 2015 – 67,843 miles
  • 2014 – 51,461 miles
  • 2013 – 38,746 miles
  • 2012 – 33,452 miles
  • 2011 – 29,563 miles
  • 2010 – 23,652 miles
  • 2009 – 17,185 miles
  • 2008 – 12,839 miles
  • 2007 – 11,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,652 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth and bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,652 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,652 miles
    Test number
    138943157979
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,652 miles (+11,745)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,652 miles
    Test number
    110913238677
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    905734339155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,907 miles (+9,777)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    968208957246
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,130 miles
    Test number
    132075522069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,130 miles (+3,777)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,130 miles
    Test number
    703821295157
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,353 miles
    Test number
    585743432917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail146,353 miles (+1,536)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,353 miles
    Test number
    965411576305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass144,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    263808155673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  10. Fail144,817 miles (+11,439)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    889764663722
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  11. Pass133,378 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    133,378 miles
    Test number
    231300723052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail133,378 miles (+15,642)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,378 miles
    Test number
    642846975760
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass117,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,736 miles
    Test number
    613806563589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail117,736 miles (+15,238)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,736 miles
    Test number
    898638118549
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass102,498 miles (+17,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,498 miles
    Test number
    537002449239
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroding

  16. Pass85,120 miles (+17,277)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    514522421978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    838054035158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail67,843 miles (+16,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    516614535170
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail51,461 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    268249834486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded

  20. Pass51,461 miles (+12,715)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    499159834114
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteRear silencer heavily corroded

  21. Pass38,746 miles (+5,294)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    216820043424
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass33,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,452 miles
    Test number
    838568152286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,452 miles (+3,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,452 miles
    Test number
    288397252264
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass29,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    657168091283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail29,563 miles (+5,911)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    808348591260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,652 miles (+6,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    532890180291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass17,185 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,185 miles
    Test number
    382941889484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,839 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,839 miles
    Test number
    173213568138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,839 miles
    Test number
    180855387135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LUA

Does L15 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 LUA expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 LUA?
The MOT on L15 LUA expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 LUA done?
L15 LUA was recorded at 171,652 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 9,485 miles a year.
Has L15 LUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LUA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 LUA 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 L15 LUA find?
L15 LUA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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