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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L55 OTCMOT history

L55 OTC is a grey diesel MINI first used on 6 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L55 OTC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,390 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OTC was last recorded at 146,390 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,348 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,042 miles
Average per year
8,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,390 miles
  • 2025 – 145,348 miles
  • 2024 – 140,924 miles
  • 2023 – 132,439 miles
  • 2022 – 123,751 miles
  • 2021 – 120,804 miles
  • 2020 – 117,081 miles
  • 2019 – 105,754 miles
  • 2018 – 84,810 miles
  • 2017 – 71,168 miles
  • 2016 – 62,937 miles
  • 2015 – 56,747 miles
  • 2014 – 47,767 miles
  • 2013 – 34,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,390 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,390 miles
    Test number
    602735897027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,389 miles (+1,041)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,389 miles
    Test number
    515875048012
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,348 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    400593147663
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail145,348 miles (+4,424)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    484088783040
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass140,924 miles (+8,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    915506840525
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass132,439 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,439 miles
    Test number
    106275974021
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,299 miles (+1,855)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,299 miles
    Test number
    548461770844
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,444 miles (+6,693)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    194428232656
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,751 miles (+2,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    347575313468
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    174153462672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail120,804 miles (+3,723)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    121341297327
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,081 miles (+11,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,081 miles
    Test number
    416988109154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass105,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    935089455332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,754 miles (+20,944)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    624719375295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,810 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    684236214088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

  16. Fail84,810 miles (+13,642)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    365757852248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

  17. Pass71,168 miles (+8,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,168 miles
    Test number
    309904514252
    • AdvisoryCarried out emission test, no result

  18. Pass62,937 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    272731795179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  19. Pass56,747 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    399056845137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,767 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    395114554153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    968141943159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 OTC

Does L55 OTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OTC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 OTC?
The MOT on L55 OTC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 OTC done?
L55 OTC was recorded at 146,390 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,360 miles a year.
Has L55 OTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 OTC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 OTC 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 L55 OTC find?
L55 OTC passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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