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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 EKRMOT history

LA51 EKR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 93,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

LA51 EKR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
93,008 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 EKR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 EKR was last recorded at 93,008 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,882 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,008 miles
  • 2023 – 92,882 miles
  • 2022 – 92,291 miles
  • 2021 – 91,632 miles
  • 2020 – 90,778 miles
  • 2019 – 89,410 miles
  • 2018 – 87,178 miles
  • 2017 – 83,601 miles
  • 2016 – 79,872 miles
  • 2015 – 75,458 miles
  • 2014 – 70,646 miles
  • 2013 – 67,437 miles
  • 2012 – 63,664 miles
  • 2011 – 60,367 miles
  • 2010 – 57,229 miles
  • 2009 – 55,359 miles
  • 2008 – 51,814 miles
  • 2007 – 47,776 miles
  • 2006 – 40,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327630334906
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381112083274
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,008 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    847048891906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail93,008 miles (+126)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    982160269737
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass92,882 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    662672014134
    • 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))

  6. Pass92,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    760998316041
    • 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))

  7. Fail92,291 miles (+659)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    278043236991
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (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))

  8. Pass91,632 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    798919111949
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail91,631 miles (+853)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    506083130134
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass90,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    220604801984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,778 miles (+1,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    481202076437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass89,410 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    605362237701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail89,406 miles (+2,228)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,406 miles
    Test number
    668467670587
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass87,178 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    708380861506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,601 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    698802113468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    480184933475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing un evenly across tread inner section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  17. Fail79,872 miles (+4,414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    474891627996
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing un evenly across tread inner section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  18. Pass75,458 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    489217745030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,646 miles (+3,209)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    346518534090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyre size profile diferent to rear.

  20. Pass67,437 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    647945843073
    • NoteFront tyre size profile different to rear.

  21. Fail67,437 miles (+3,773)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,437 miles
    Test number
    725865243066
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyre size profile different to rear.

  22. Pass63,664 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    255702732050
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rear box slightly coroded.

  23. Fail63,664 miles (+3,297)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    206492032011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rear box slightly coroded.

  24. Fail60,367 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    198518741084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass60,367 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    958258741005
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass57,229 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    160589440485
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  27. Fail57,228 miles (+1,869)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    310578540050
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  28. Pass55,359 miles (+3,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    112411659440
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  29. Pass51,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    671212298086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,814 miles (+4,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    703522398085
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Fail47,776 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    200787557072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront pads getting low.air bag light on.

  32. Pass47,776 miles (+7,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    443667757001
    • NoteFront pads getting low.air bag light on.

  33. Fail40,763 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    420150126092
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm,

  34. Pass40,763 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    652070326029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm,

Questions about LA51 EKR

Does LA51 EKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 EKR expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 EKR?
The MOT on LA51 EKR expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 EKR done?
LA51 EKR was recorded at 93,008 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has LA51 EKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 EKR has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 EKR 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 EKR find?
LA51 EKR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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