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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 FWSMOT history

LA55 FWS is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LA55 FWS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
95,289 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FWS was last recorded at 95,289 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,855 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,434 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,289 miles
  • 2025 – 88,855 miles
  • 2024 – 86,978 miles
  • 2023 – 81,495 miles
  • 2022 – 75,668 miles
  • 2021 – 73,594 miles
  • 2020 – 72,430 miles
  • 2019 – 68,881 miles
  • 2018 – 63,527 miles
  • 2017 – 62,491 miles
  • 2016 – 58,414 miles
  • 2015 – 54,938 miles
  • 2014 – 52,586 miles
  • 2013 – 47,672 miles
  • 2012 – 42,689 miles
  • 2011 – 36,865 miles
  • 2010 – 28,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,289 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,289 miles (+6,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    875876197233
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass88,855 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,855 miles
    Test number
    509433390116
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail88,853 miles (+8)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    299551148455
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail88,845 miles (+1,867)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,845 miles
    Test number
    226895467234
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,978 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    361671857750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,972 miles (+5,477)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,972 miles
    Test number
    261166148500
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,495 miles (+5,827)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    426698651960
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,668 miles (+2,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    391348885326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,594 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    904312385638
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail73,594 miles (+1,164)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    734791333954
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,430 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    731843994406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,881 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    275184915136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    984566058706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,411 miles (+4,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    851293286787
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  15. Pass63,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    521192735335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,526 miles (+1,035)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    525049740264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass62,491 miles (+4,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,491 miles
    Test number
    296965165638
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cracks

  18. Pass58,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    916406452652
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded

  19. Fail58,414 miles (+3,476)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    244530864789
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded

  20. Pass54,938 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    746373915045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass52,586 miles (+4,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    227358804001
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass47,672 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    157300413431
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass42,689 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,689 miles
    Test number
    186656102012
    • 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)

  24. Fail42,678 miles (+5,813)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    715234402062
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass36,865 miles (+8,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    569820911069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass28,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,311 miles
    Test number
    764874200035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FWS

Does LA55 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FWS is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FWS?
The MOT on LA55 FWS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FWS done?
LA55 FWS was recorded at 95,289 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has LA55 FWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FWS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 FWS 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 FWS find?
LA55 FWS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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