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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 FWKMOT history

LA55 FWK is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LA55 FWK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,205 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FWK was last recorded at 53,205 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,954 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
2,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,205 miles
  • 2025 – 51,954 miles
  • 2023 – 51,930 miles
  • 2022 – 51,804 miles
  • 2021 – 50,956 miles
  • 2020 – 50,527 miles
  • 2019 – 48,296 miles
  • 2018 – 46,002 miles
  • 2017 – 43,013 miles
  • 2016 – 38,879 miles
  • 2015 – 34,616 miles
  • 2014 – 30,172 miles
  • 2013 – 25,195 miles
  • 2012 – 21,063 miles
  • 2011 – 16,261 miles
  • 2010 – 12,098 miles
  • 2009 – 7,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,205 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,205 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,205 miles
    Test number
    294929936089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,954 miles (+24)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    516189948182
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,930 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    933164475141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail51,927 miles (+123)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    594046649043
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,804 miles (+848)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    850277359183
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,956 miles (+429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,956 miles
    Test number
    386368409339
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,527 miles (+2,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    919770855775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass48,296 miles (+2,294)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    305605226003
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriated
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from steering pipes

  9. Pass46,002 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    200517557958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose.**strong advisory** (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounts failed but system not likely to become insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail46,001 miles (+2,988)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    100419238840
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose.**strong advisory** (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in securing clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounts failed but system not likely to become insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass43,013 miles (+4,134)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    799734726264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

  12. Pass38,879 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,879 miles
    Test number
    933922056030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres uneven wear and cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail38,872 miles (+4,256)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    200778306155
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres uneven wear and cracking in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass34,616 miles (+4,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    566761245176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,172 miles (+4,977)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,172 miles
    Test number
    527773934146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's perrished.205/45r17 84v runflat bridgestone re050a
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

  16. Pass25,195 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    298695333174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,063 miles (+4,802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,063 miles
    Test number
    988789232112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre flat ( runflat tyre)

  18. Pass16,261 miles (+4,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    378978231161
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in tread.

  19. Pass12,098 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,098 miles
    Test number
    502278630182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,631 miles
    Test number
    622899449166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FWK

Does LA55 FWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FWK is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FWK?
The MOT on LA55 FWK is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FWK done?
LA55 FWK was recorded at 53,205 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
Has LA55 FWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FWK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 FWK 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 FWK find?
LA55 FWK passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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