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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 LVBMOT history

LA51 LVB is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

LA51 LVB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,161 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LVB was last recorded at 125,161 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,806 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,161 miles
  • 2022 – 123,806 miles
  • 2021 – 121,046 miles
  • 2020 – 118,019 miles
  • 2019 – 116,134 miles
  • 2018 – 113,937 miles
  • 2017 – 111,657 miles
  • 2016 – 109,156 miles
  • 2015 – 107,661 miles
  • 2014 – 104,643 miles
  • 2013 – 101,265 miles
  • 2012 – 99,004 miles
  • 2011 – 95,525 miles
  • 2010 – 85,574 miles
  • 2009 – 73,800 miles
  • 2008 – 62,165 miles
  • 2007 – 48,780 miles
  • 2006 – 42,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,161 miles (+1,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,161 miles
    Test number
    533333127978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,806 miles (+2,760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,806 miles
    Test number
    105453039657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,046 miles (+3,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    487227694511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,019 miles (+1,885)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    209593835989
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,134 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    253706309878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,937 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    444935211320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    920878898177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,656 miles (+2,500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,656 miles
    Test number
    675666346227
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass109,156 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,156 miles
    Test number
    549351500905
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in treads

  10. Pass107,661 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    102784552646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,643 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    366331744247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,265 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    125031833255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,004 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    576203332205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,525 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    535815031252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,574 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    500111360047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    190279959089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail73,800 miles (+11,635)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    384199459020
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail62,165 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    134551568031
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition .both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges .

  19. Pass62,165 miles (+13,385)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    680571968015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition .both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges .

  20. Pass48,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    361604667074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,780 miles (+6,593)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    831041067088
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s hand brake quadraunt not fully returning

  22. Pass42,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,187 miles
    Test number
    420099906083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LVB

Does LA51 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 LVB expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LVB?
The MOT on LA51 LVB expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 LVB done?
LA51 LVB was recorded at 125,161 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has LA51 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LVB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LA51 LVB 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 LVB find?
LA51 LVB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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