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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 HVMMOT history

LA55 HVM is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LA55 HVM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,213 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LA55 HVM was last recorded at 61,213 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,538 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,213 miles
  • 2025 – 60,538 miles
  • 2024 – 59,868 miles
  • 2023 – 58,813 miles
  • 2022 – 56,787 miles
  • 2021 – 55,549 miles
  • 2020 – 54,298 miles
  • 2019 – 51,606 miles
  • 2018 – 48,599 miles
  • 2017 – 45,569 miles
  • 2016 – 42,682 miles
  • 2014 – 37,920 miles
  • 2013 – 33,424 miles
  • 2012 – 28,421 miles
  • 2011 – 23,949 miles
  • 2010 – 20,143 miles
  • 2009 – 15,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,213 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,213 miles (+675)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    523703903174
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass60,538 miles (+670)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,538 miles
    Test number
    847085733355
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass59,868 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    373003598688
    • 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 all pipes corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail59,866 miles (+1,053)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,866 miles
    Test number
    922577474409
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 all pipes corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass58,813 miles (+2,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    637018490707
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass56,787 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    202679372420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,549 miles (+1,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    824164934021
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass54,298 miles (+2,692)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    815694030356
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass51,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    610126137292
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Fail51,606 miles (+3,007)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    193746386740
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass48,599 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    664578519481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,569 miles (+2,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    289860265688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriated-minor leaks
  13. Pass42,682 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    903869618103
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass37,920 miles (+4,496)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    437109274067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass33,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    898779043005
    • 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)
  16. Fail33,424 miles (+5,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    105299843058
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  17. Pass28,421 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,421 miles
    Test number
    156098342095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass23,949 miles (+3,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,949 miles
    Test number
    146872651002
    • NoteNSR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTSIDE WALL
  19. Pass20,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,143 miles
    Test number
    960560450036
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
  20. Fail20,143 miles (+5,089)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,143 miles
    Test number
    851540250011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
  21. Pass15,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,054 miles
    Test number
    663665159067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LA55 HVM

Does LA55 HVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HVM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HVM?
The MOT on LA55 HVM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 HVM done?
LA55 HVM was recorded at 61,213 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has LA55 HVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HVM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 HVM 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 HVM find?
LA55 HVM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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