MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 HTXMOT history
LA55 HTX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,271 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 129,271 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 HTX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 HTX was last recorded at 129,271 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,121 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 150 miles
- Average per year
- 6,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,271 miles
- 2025 – 124,468 miles
- 2024 – 114,905 miles
- 2023 – 104,526 miles
- 2022 – 90,364 miles
- 2021 – 81,173 miles
- 2020 – 73,390 miles
- 2019 – 67,900 miles
- 2018 – 60,531 miles
- 2017 – 52,886 miles
- 2016 – 44,531 miles
- 2015 – 38,783 miles
- 2014 – 33,067 miles
- 2013 – 29,972 miles
- 2012 – 27,390 miles
- 2011 – 24,077 miles
- 2010 – 21,666 miles
- 2009 – 17,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,271 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Position lamp not working offside and nearside front
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,271 miles (+150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 129,271 miles
- Test number
- 398138655064
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,121 miles (+4,653)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,121 miles
- Test number
- 935548759533
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,468 miles (+150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 124,468 miles
- Test number
- 526981166806
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail124,318 miles (+9,413)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,318 miles
- Test number
- 989396844064
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass114,905 miles (+141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,905 miles
- Test number
- 909247700781
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,764 miles (+10,238)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,764 miles
- Test number
- 130197883402
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration 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 various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,526 miles (+255)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,526 miles
- Test number
- 311165234996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,271 miles (+13,907)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,271 miles
- Test number
- 957639505436
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns only just visable
Pass90,364 miles (+9,191)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 90,364 miles
- Test number
- 280791436138
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking up still fit for purpose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,173 miles (+7,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,173 miles
- Test number
- 141880489623
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,390 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 73,390 miles
- Test number
- 499675443151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass67,900 miles (+7,369)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,900 miles
- Test number
- 295542307418
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge worn
Pass60,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,531 miles
- Test number
- 901847370801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,530 miles (+7,644)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,530 miles
- Test number
- 967619712220
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass52,886 miles (+8,355)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 52,886 miles
- Test number
- 288453160920
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf outer very low (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCover missing off offside number plate bulb
- AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryWipers smear slightly
Pass44,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,531 miles
- Test number
- 548287169273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,531 miles (+5,748)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,531 miles
- Test number
- 647011148323
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail38,783 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,783 miles
- Test number
- 336980385029
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass38,783 miles (+5,716)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,783 miles
- Test number
- 455050685020
- 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)
Pass33,067 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 33,067 miles
- Test number
- 367434824045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,972 miles (+2,582)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 29,972 miles
- Test number
- 747200433044
- NoteOil leak
Pass27,390 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 27,390 miles
- Test number
- 287264822047
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Fail27,390 miles (+3,313)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,390 miles
- Test number
- 697824422024
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Pass24,077 miles (+2,411)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 24,077 miles
- Test number
- 395179011075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade split on ends but still clearing screen effectively
Pass21,666 miles (+4,444)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 21,666 miles
- Test number
- 884032730045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass17,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,222 miles
- Test number
- 142132849077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 HTX
- Does LA55 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HTX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 HTX?
- The MOT on LA55 HTX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 HTX done?
- LA55 HTX was recorded at 129,271 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
- Has LA55 HTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 HTX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 HTX 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 HTX find?
- LA55 HTX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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