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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LA51 NDAMOT history

LA51 NDA is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LA51 NDA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
139,701 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NDA was last recorded at 139,701 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 26,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,132 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26,569 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,701 miles
  • 2025 – 113,132 miles
  • 2024 – 112,409 miles
  • 2023 – 111,940 miles
  • 2022 – 111,643 miles
  • 2021 – 111,094 miles
  • 2020 – 109,721 miles
  • 2019 – 109,497 miles
  • 2018 – 109,113 miles
  • 2017 – 108,298 miles
  • 2016 – 104,500 miles
  • 2015 – 101,828 miles
  • 2014 – 95,591 miles
  • 2013 – 89,509 miles
  • 2012 – 77,402 miles
  • 2011 – 67,399 miles
  • 2010 – 57,943 miles
  • 2009 – 53,806 miles
  • 2008 – 49,357 miles
  • 2007 – 43,868 miles
  • 2006 – 37,942 miles
  • 2005 – 28,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,701 miles (+26,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    139,701 miles
    Test number
    872800848063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,132 miles (+723)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,132 miles
    Test number
    413840190864
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,409 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    312286240961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,940 miles (+297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    530953045271
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,643 miles (+549)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    201734860908
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass111,094 miles (+1,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    371436925965
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,721 miles (+224)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    777504747749
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,497 miles (+384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    707242997678
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath

  9. Pass109,113 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    711671462847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,298 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    150923081663
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath

  11. Pass104,500 miles (+2,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    197078369947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass101,828 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    717660306453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,591 miles (+6,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    415759584293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,509 miles
    Test number
    288435783240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail89,509 miles (+12,107)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,509 miles
    Test number
    699284783200
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    748049482266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail77,402 miles (+10,003)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    649227182249
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass67,399 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    928538191295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on power steering pipes

  19. Fail67,399 miles (+9,456)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    928018191281
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on power steering pipes

  20. Fail57,943 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    172034370238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass57,943 miles (+4,137)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    943884370282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail53,806 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    363259399298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,806 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    573189899218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass49,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    474619898260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,357 miles (+5,489)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    434429898270
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass43,868 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,868 miles
    Test number
    474638597276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,942 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    993053886243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,660 miles
    Test number
    674964585242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,660 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,660 miles
    Test number
    202133685255
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 NDA

Does LA51 NDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NDA is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NDA?
The MOT on LA51 NDA is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NDA done?
LA51 NDA was recorded at 139,701 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has LA51 NDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NDA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on LA51 NDA 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 NDA find?
LA51 NDA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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