MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 FPTMOT history
LA51 FPT is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,636 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 68,636 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2016
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 FPT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 FPT was last recorded at 68,636 miles on 13 Oct 2016, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2015.
- Previous MOT
- 66,217 miles · 20 Oct 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 2,419 miles
- Average per year
- 4,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2016 – 68,636 miles
- 2015 – 66,217 miles
- 2014 – 61,460 miles
- 2013 – 53,946 miles
- 2012 – 51,329 miles
- 2011 – 47,733 miles
- 2010 – 41,243 miles
- 2009 – 35,900 miles
- 2008 – 31,392 miles
- 2007 – 23,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 169133111147
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 895239750587
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 837414444652
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch trim missing
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 667350227237
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 504896239541
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 428526636602
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 348151007856
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 907541261869
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 310753966219
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 540802506534
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 225852615798
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 345037086574
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 657914863021
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass68,636 miles (+2,419)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,636 miles
- Test number
- 157325061130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,217 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,217 miles
- Test number
- 293757975859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 61,460 miles
- Test number
- 339142524319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,460 miles (+7,514)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,460 miles
- Test number
- 689311624374
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass53,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 53,946 miles
- Test number
- 907876233339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,945 miles (+2,616)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,945 miles
- Test number
- 456246033388
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass51,329 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 51,329 miles
- Test number
- 446212252394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,733 miles (+6,490)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 47,733 miles
- Test number
- 239805751325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,243 miles (+5,343)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,243 miles
- Test number
- 483594550470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,900 miles (+4,508)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 35,900 miles
- Test number
- 864392359391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,392 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 31,392 miles
- Test number
- 731791758383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail31,392 miles (+3,752)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,392 miles
- Test number
- 232360458322
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,640 miles (+3,758)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,640 miles
- Test number
- 462289608005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,882 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,882 miles
- Test number
- 943553907072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,880 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,880 miles
- Test number
- 180172707489
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LA51 FPT
- Does LA51 FPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FPT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 FPT?
- The MOT on LA51 FPT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 FPT done?
- LA51 FPT was recorded at 68,636 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2016, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
- Has LA51 FPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 FPT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 FPT 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 FPT find?
- LA51 FPT passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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