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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LA51 ZDKMOT history

LA51 ZDK is a green petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LA51 ZDK green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
160,157 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZDK was last recorded at 160,157 miles on 13 May 2026, 10,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2021: 103,160 miles, lower than 119,032 miles on 3 Aug 2018.

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
149,185 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,972 miles
Average per year
6,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,157 miles
  • 2025 – 149,185 miles
  • 2024 – 139,472 miles
  • 2023 – 125,967 miles
  • 2022 – 113,139 miles
  • 2021 – 103,160 miles
  • 2018 – 119,032 miles
  • 2017 – 116,241 miles
  • 2016 – 115,461 miles
  • 2015 – 104,614 miles
  • 2014 – 93,959 miles
  • 2013 – 82,101 miles
  • 2012 – 71,090 miles
  • 2011 – 59,741 miles
  • 2010 – 48,691 miles
  • 2009 – 42,762 miles
  • 2008 – 36,285 miles
  • 2007 – 28,151 miles
  • 2006 – 20,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside top mount slightly notchy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,157 miles (+10,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,157 miles
    Test number
    645595365651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,185 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,185 miles
    Test number
    375914448737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail148,891 miles (+9,419)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,891 miles
    Test number
    971583935215
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,472 miles (+13,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    325279061737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,967 miles (+379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,967 miles
    Test number
    919681395986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside top mount slightly notchy

  6. Fail125,588 miles (+12,449)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,588 miles
    Test number
    169957279984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside top mount slightly notchy

  7. Pass113,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    110481891108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,139 miles (+9,979)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    923875506740
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,160 miles (-15,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    435637745945
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,032 miles (+2,791)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    922912369687
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top ball bearing fail out. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top bush /bearing very rough. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure nearside rear tank strap broken off. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe to silencer broken. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBothside front wiper blades smearing screen, lightly.
    • AdvisoryEngine leak oil, should investigate.

  11. Pass116,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,241 miles
    Test number
    687990664881
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  12. Fail116,241 miles (+780)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,241 miles
    Test number
    142430041306
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  13. Pass115,461 miles (+10,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    728964595708
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light show intermittent bfault

  14. Pass104,614 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    235798845076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering column top bearing slightly rough
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail104,614 miles (+10,655)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    115788045029
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering column top bearing slightly rough
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass93,959 miles (+11,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,959 miles
    Test number
    585260764036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,101 miles4 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    117601763068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator weeping coolent.
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.
    • NoteFuel tabk straps corroding.

  18. Pass82,101 miles (+11,011)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    155671263491
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator weeping coolent.
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.
    • NoteFuel tabk straps corroding.

  19. Pass71,090 miles (+122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    377897662043
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre. not within limits or deep enough to reach cords.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail70,968 miles (+11,227)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    665593462053
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre. not within limits or deep enough to reach cords.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass59,741 miles (+11,050)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    529564161061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is getting low, cracked and starting to go out of shape.
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass48,691 miles (+5,929)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    662395460014
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is starting to go out of shape. Inner tread.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack arm.

  23. Fail42,762 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,762 miles
    Test number
    190344569090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass42,762 miles (+6,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,762 miles
    Test number
    261234269014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    531574878013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,285 miles (+8,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    370094678004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass28,151 miles (+8,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    690151077055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    344783476082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZDK

Does LA51 ZDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ZDK is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZDK?
The MOT on LA51 ZDK is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 ZDK done?
LA51 ZDK was recorded at 160,157 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,950 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZDK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZDK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 ZDK find?
LA51 ZDK passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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