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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LA51 AELMOT history

LA51 AEL is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

LA51 AEL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
73,818 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 AEL was last recorded at 73,818 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,945 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
4,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,818 miles
  • 2021 – 70,945 miles
  • 2020 – 68,750 miles
  • 2019 – 64,768 miles
  • 2018 – 60,149 miles
  • 2017 – 55,514 miles
  • 2015 – 49,040 miles
  • 2014 – 42,288 miles
  • 2012 – 32,669 miles
  • 2011 – 24,834 miles
  • 2009 – 17,988 miles
  • 2008 – 12,941 miles
  • 2007 – 9,914 miles
  • 2006 – 7,996 miles
  • 2005 – 4,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear wiper blade rubber is split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    860020279448
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314326286203
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    453185344249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    479092168952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263134638419
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

  6. Pass73,818 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    700127912946
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Horn Button Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Corroded

  7. Fail73,818 miles (+2,873)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    568049761017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Horn Button Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Corroded

  8. Pass70,945 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    303946658745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    972320496781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber is split

  10. Fail68,750 miles (+3,982)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    559864231937
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber is split

  11. Pass64,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    102865477150
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated

  12. Fail64,768 miles (+4,619)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    253403793394
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass60,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    310196902744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,149 miles (+4,635)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    765221924709
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass55,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    191955201926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,514 miles (+6,474)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    227972505337
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass49,040 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    355618105268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    117924454117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,288 miles (+9,619)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    435584354144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear fog light not working
    • NoteRear wiper deteriorated

  20. Fail32,669 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    306806362330
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass32,669 miles (+7,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    905816262337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail24,834 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    668679071167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass24,834 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,834 miles
    Test number
    815449071199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,988 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    872715969349
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront windscreen slightly scratched by nearside wiper

  25. Pass17,988 miles (+5,047)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    913635969380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront windscreen slightly scratched by nearside wiper

  26. Pass12,941 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,941 miles
    Test number
    101368948367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    710375947360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail9,914 miles (+1,918)1 dangerous4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    871845247334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass7,996 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,996 miles
    Test number
    920990956391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail4,916 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,916 miles
    Test number
    520973665317
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass4,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    4,916 miles
    Test number
    560263465326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AEL

Does LA51 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 AEL expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AEL?
The MOT on LA51 AEL expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 AEL done?
LA51 AEL was recorded at 73,818 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
Has LA51 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AEL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 AEL 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 LA51 AEL find?
LA51 AEL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visibel; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 5 more.

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