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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FPVMOT history

LA51 FPV is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

LA51 FPV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
146,157 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FPV was last recorded at 146,157 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,124 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
6,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,157 miles
  • 2021 – 139,700 miles
  • 2020 – 133,717 miles
  • 2019 – 128,089 miles
  • 2018 – 121,215 miles
  • 2017 – 116,420 miles
  • 2016 – 109,340 miles
  • 2015 – 102,096 miles
  • 2014 – 95,420 miles
  • 2013 – 88,326 miles
  • 2012 – 80,472 miles
  • 2011 – 73,118 miles
  • 2009 – 60,048 miles
  • 2008 – 53,802 miles
  • 2007 – 46,269 miles
  • 2006 – 41,684 miles
  • 2005 – 33,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,157 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,157 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,157 miles
    Test number
    373285622345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail146,124 miles (+6,424)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,124 miles
    Test number
    774013868857
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass139,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    633526637715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail139,698 miles (+5,981)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,698 miles
    Test number
    685048121355
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,717 miles (+5,628)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,717 miles
    Test number
    311889126654
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 front of offside rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,089 miles (+6,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,089 miles
    Test number
    976970543862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass121,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    562408256424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail121,215 miles (+4,795)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    975528640080
    • MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure support (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    844217172291
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail116,420 miles (+7,080)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    827448516047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass109,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    816087290962
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail109,340 miles (+7,244)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    328662070251
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass102,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,096 miles
    Test number
    314445294963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,093 miles (+6,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    153881421319
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,420 miles (+7,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    878344554310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass88,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    549427153303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail88,326 miles (+7,854)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    806167053358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass80,472 miles (+7,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    899946752313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass73,118 miles (+7,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    166836351368
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail66,029 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    166214501419
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass66,029 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    759134001059
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail60,048 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,048 miles
    Test number
    420303469375
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass60,048 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,048 miles
    Test number
    533183369371
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass53,802 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    911734658363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass46,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    204616057360
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail46,269 miles (+4,585)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,269 miles
    Test number
    894876257310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass41,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    600683646302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail41,684 miles (+7,724)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    722843246330
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass33,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    143235355386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FPV

Does LA51 FPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FPV expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FPV?
The MOT on LA51 FPV expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FPV done?
LA51 FPV was recorded at 146,157 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 6,617 miles a year.
Has LA51 FPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FPV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 FPV 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 FPV find?
LA51 FPV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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