
MINI
Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 FWFMOT history
LA55 FWF is a purple petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 111,861 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 FWF was last recorded at 111,861 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,540 miles · 15 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,321 miles
- Average per year
- 5,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,861 miles
- 2025 – 109,540 miles
- 2023 – 107,855 miles
- 2022 – 104,367 miles
- 2021 – 100,791 miles
- 2020 – 98,971 miles
- 2019 – 86,850 miles
- 2018 – 80,105 miles
- 2017 – 72,688 miles
- 2016 – 65,873 miles
- 2015 – 58,846 miles
- 2014 – 51,636 miles
- 2013 – 44,723 miles
- 2012 – 37,483 miles
- 2011 – 31,604 miles
- 2010 – 27,311 miles
- 2009 – 21,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,861 miles3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 111,861 miles
- Test number
- 581587410881
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail111,861 miles (+2,321)1 repaired3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,861 miles
- Test number
- 683749320738
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,540 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 109,540 miles
- Test number
- 212446600784
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail109,537 miles (+1,682)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,537 miles
- Test number
- 318440958565
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass107,855 miles (+3,488)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,855 miles
- Test number
- 329139071861
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,367 miles (+4)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,367 miles
- Test number
- 553564623704
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily crack ( on limit ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail104,363 miles (+3,572)4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,363 miles
- Test number
- 679626951960
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily crack ( on limit ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass100,791 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,791 miles
- Test number
- 974834927845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Fail100,791 miles (+1,820)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,791 miles
- Test number
- 788877150836
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,971 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 98,971 miles
- Test number
- 311537784968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,957 miles (+63)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,957 miles
- Test number
- 681199149688
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion on exhaust at rear
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,894 miles (+9,044)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,894 miles
- Test number
- 407046480274
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion on exhaust at rear
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,850 miles (+6,745)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,850 miles
- Test number
- 561102760392
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,105 miles (+7,417)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,105 miles
- Test number
- 213893066457
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tailbox outer skin
Pass72,688 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,688 miles
- Test number
- 578848172855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,873 miles (+7,027)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,873 miles
- Test number
- 823245759003
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 outer skin corroded.
Pass58,846 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,846 miles
- Test number
- 689380235040
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Note175/65/15/84h pirelli p3000
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear thin in center of tread
- NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail58,846 miles (+7,210)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,846 miles
- Test number
- 918550635000
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Note175/65/15/84h pirelli p3000
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear thin in center of tread
- NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass51,636 miles (+6,913)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 146895064416
- NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
- NoteStrong advisory that the nearside rear brake disc is corroded on inner surface
Pass44,723 miles (+7,240)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,723 miles
- Test number
- 707104443055
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing thin in center of tread
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail37,483 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,483 miles
- Test number
- 455738452083
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note175/65/15/84h p3000
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass37,483 miles (+5,879)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 37,483 miles
- Test number
- 806798352088
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note175/65/15/84h p3000
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass31,604 miles (+4,293)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,604 miles
- Test number
- 226711691067
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass27,311 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 110228380485
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail27,311 miles (+5,457)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 104838080011
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass21,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 21,854 miles
- Test number
- 572545159027
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LA55 FWF
- Does LA55 FWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FWF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FWF?
- The MOT on LA55 FWF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 FWF done?
- LA55 FWF was recorded at 111,861 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FWF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FWF 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 LA55 FWF find?
- LA55 FWF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 12 more.
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