MINI
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 OAMMOT history
LA51 OAM is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 51,301 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 OAM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 OAM was last recorded at 51,301 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Mar 2019: 49,922 miles, lower than 82,589 miles on 15 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 51,244 miles · 15 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 51,301 miles
- 2022 – 51,244 miles
- 2021 – 51,020 miles
- 2020 – 50,817 miles
- 2019 – 49,974 miles
- 2017 – 82,589 miles
- 2016 – 75,676 miles
- 2015 – 71,137 miles
- 2014 – 65,211 miles
- 2013 – 59,612 miles
- 2012 – 48,626 miles
- 2011 – 47,551 miles
- 2010 – 46,872 miles
- 2009 – 45,557 miles
- 2008 – 42,549 miles
- 2007 – 38,932 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,301 miles
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels / tyres (5.2.3 (f))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,301 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 51,301 miles
- Test number
- 752072520677
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels / tyres (5.2.3 (f))
Pass51,244 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 51,244 miles
- Test number
- 216128717874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,020 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 51,020 miles
- Test number
- 930487677940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,817 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,817 miles
- Test number
- 199086502211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,816 miles (+842)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,816 miles
- Test number
- 107733165342
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,974 miles (+52)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 49,974 miles
- Test number
- 886910896254
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail49,922 miles (-32,667)17 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,922 miles
- Test number
- 365314895020
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass82,589 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 82,589 miles
- Test number
- 298045678797
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine light on dash
Fail82,575 miles (+6,899)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,575 miles
- Test number
- 379220491548
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass75,676 miles (+108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,676 miles
- Test number
- 367497756507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,568 miles (+4,431)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,568 miles
- Test number
- 731876035835
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,137 miles (+101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,137 miles
- Test number
- 215519995020
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fail71,036 miles (+5,825)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,036 miles
- Test number
- 878572195060
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass65,211 miles (+5,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,211 miles
- Test number
- 165547784438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass59,612 miles (+2,906)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,612 miles
- Test number
- 305883293029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,706 miles (+8,080)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 199305483062
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass48,626 miles (+1,075)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,626 miles
- Test number
- 117916392410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,551 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,551 miles
- Test number
- 956001931192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,872 miles (+1,315)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,872 miles
- Test number
- 320220800126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,557 miles (+3,008)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 45,557 miles
- Test number
- 142774929074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,549 miles (+3,617)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,549 miles
- Test number
- 814193138075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 38,932 miles
- Test number
- 553918507070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 OAM
- Does LA51 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 OAM expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 OAM?
- The MOT on LA51 OAM expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 OAM done?
- LA51 OAM was recorded at 51,301 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 750 miles a year.
- Has LA51 OAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 OAM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on LA51 OAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 OAM find?
- LA51 OAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels / tyres.
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