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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 OASMOT history

LA51 OAS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

LA51 OAS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
143,173 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 OAS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 OAS was last recorded at 143,173 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 3,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2013: 87,452 miles, lower than 858,008 miles on 30 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,642 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,531 miles
Average per year
7,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 143,173 miles
  • 2020 – 139,642 miles
  • 2019 – 135,703 miles
  • 2018 – 132,860 miles
  • 2017 – 126,572 miles
  • 2016 – 116,408 miles
  • 2015 – 101,599 miles
  • 2013 – 98,063 miles
  • 2012 – 858,008 miles
  • 2011 – 82,202 miles
  • 2010 – 78,971 miles
  • 2009 – 73,457 miles
  • 2008 – 60,508 miles
  • 2007 – 47,642 miles
  • 2006 – 32,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666967554772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    355240207853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,173 miles (+3,531)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    237572317029
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    279685282258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,642 miles (+3,939)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    961918772536
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault new seat fitted (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,703 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    397001339889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,698 miles (+2,838)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    444093400996
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,860 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    908275395082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,572 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    620685369373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail126,541 miles (+10,133)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,541 miles
    Test number
    955129990973
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass116,408 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    217472355550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,265 miles (+14,666)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    794301429724
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass101,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    526725905199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,599 miles (+3,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    665495105120
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass98,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    988903453324
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail98,063 miles (+10,611)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    177251053304
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,452 miles (-770,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    629501713095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail858,008 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    858,008 miles
    Test number
    256200532047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass858,008 miles (+775,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    858,008 miles
    Test number
    277100432053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,202 miles (+20)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,202 miles
    Test number
    187417721455
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs blistering.
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working.

  21. Fail82,182 miles (+3,211)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    408595521018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs blistering.
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working.

  22. Pass78,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    470075220092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail78,971 miles (+5,514)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    560335620048
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail73,457 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    154222629445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass73,457 miles (+12,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    724912629059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    730912728025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail60,508 miles (+12,866)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    983772828031
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass47,642 miles (+15,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    240682427089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    140365726088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 OAS

Does LA51 OAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 OAS expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 OAS?
The MOT on LA51 OAS expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 OAS done?
LA51 OAS was recorded at 143,173 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 7,011 miles a year.
Has LA51 OAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 OAS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 OAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 OAS find?
LA51 OAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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