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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FEUMOT history

LA51 FEU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LA51 FEU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,641 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FEU was last recorded at 80,641 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,221 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
3,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,641 miles
  • 2025 – 80,221 miles
  • 2024 – 79,897 miles
  • 2023 – 79,472 miles
  • 2022 – 78,921 miles
  • 2021 – 78,369 miles
  • 2020 – 77,578 miles
  • 2019 – 76,717 miles
  • 2018 – 75,923 miles
  • 2017 – 74,950 miles
  • 2016 – 74,381 miles
  • 2015 – 70,170 miles
  • 2014 – 64,322 miles
  • 2013 – 59,064 miles
  • 2012 – 52,430 miles
  • 2011 – 48,200 miles
  • 2010 – 43,262 miles
  • 2009 – 39,380 miles
  • 2008 – 33,766 miles
  • 2007 – 27,912 miles
  • 2006 – 23,036 miles
  • 2005 – 17,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,641 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,641 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    538442926922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,221 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    485928958651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,897 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    500460236392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,472 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    298370792964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,921 miles (+552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,921 miles
    Test number
    827148708117
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass78,369 miles (+791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,369 miles
    Test number
    453349466907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,578 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    222377624793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  8. Fail77,577 miles (+860)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    685174456831
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high manual adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat headlight aim does not move (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has little to no effect
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  9. Pass76,717 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    142487885588
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake performance is slightly low

  10. Pass75,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    556416043701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,922 miles (+972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    501423555073
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    704332775745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,950 miles (+569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    657091729974
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (8.2.2)

  14. Pass74,381 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    187050498783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,170 miles (+5,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,170 miles
    Test number
    909291415259
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly perished

  16. Pass64,322 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    947881014233
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass59,064 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    859480383246
    • NoteOsr hub cap not fitted

  18. Fail59,064 miles (+6,634)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    978710883230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOsr hub cap not fitted

  19. Pass52,430 miles (+4,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    157409142214
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

  20. Pass48,200 miles (+561)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    367050851265
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and spliting on edges of tread
    • NoteN/s front tyre edges of tread cracked and perished

  21. Fail47,639 miles (+4,377)4 failures2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    599064541292
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and spliting on edges of tread
    • NoteN/s front tyre edges of tread cracked and perished
    • NoteNumber plate lamp lens covers missing o/s and n/s

  22. Pass43,262 miles (+3,882)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    901757140295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteReg plate lenses missing

  23. Pass39,380 miles (+5,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,380 miles
    Test number
    273798249230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass33,766 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,766 miles
    Test number
    962782548278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,912 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    891739147256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    290942756228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,036 miles (+5,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    294460556230
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass17,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,849 miles
    Test number
    593611335200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FEU

Does LA51 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FEU is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FEU?
The MOT on LA51 FEU is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FEU done?
LA51 FEU was recorded at 80,641 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
Has LA51 FEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FEU has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 FEU 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 FEU find?
LA51 FEU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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