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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 SXGMOT history

LA51 SXG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

LA51 SXG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,117 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SXG was last recorded at 124,117 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 7,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,100 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,017 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,117 miles
  • 2023 – 117,100 miles
  • 2022 – 114,169 miles
  • 2021 – 109,255 miles
  • 2020 – 105,957 miles
  • 2019 – 99,411 miles
  • 2018 – 93,569 miles
  • 2017 – 88,835 miles
  • 2016 – 82,802 miles
  • 2015 – 73,359 miles
  • 2014 – 55,098 miles
  • 2013 – 53,476 miles
  • 2012 – 49,558 miles
  • 2011 – 42,507 miles
  • 2010 – 35,686 miles
  • 2009 – 27,545 miles
  • 2008 – 21,261 miles
  • 2007 – 18,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,117 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,117 miles (+7,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,117 miles
    Test number
    797562962076
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,100 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,100 miles
    Test number
    536945829474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,169 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,169 miles
    Test number
    986084288483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,164 miles (+4,909)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    849821474706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,255 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    445172888764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    691666744005
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,957 miles (+6,546)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    129556278102
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,411 miles (+5,842)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    385271462273
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,569 miles (+4,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,569 miles
    Test number
    344168218669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,835 miles (+6,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    660413402859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass82,802 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    264744424809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    405105635001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,359 miles (+18,261)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    507064835004
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded and rattle from inside

  14. Pass55,098 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    826778524098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    718604343002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,476 miles (+3,918)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    886854543027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass49,558 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    335149332089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    277491641087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,505 miles (+6,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,505 miles
    Test number
    256631241088
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Pass35,686 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    704274630003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail35,664 miles (+8,119)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,664 miles
    Test number
    820512230092
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail27,545 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    260074849046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass27,545 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    540444549007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,261 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,261 miles
    Test number
    704283848013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,499 miles
    Test number
    354531517000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SXG

Does LA51 SXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 SXG expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SXG?
The MOT on LA51 SXG expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 SXG done?
LA51 SXG was recorded at 124,117 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has LA51 SXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SXG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 SXG 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 SXG find?
LA51 SXG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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