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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 HVUMOT history

LA55 HVU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

LA55 HVU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
94,693 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HVU was last recorded at 94,693 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 2,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,520 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,173 miles
Average per year
3,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,693 miles
  • 2023 – 92,520 miles
  • 2022 – 89,291 miles
  • 2021 – 86,904 miles
  • 2020 – 85,409 miles
  • 2019 – 80,185 miles
  • 2018 – 77,010 miles
  • 2017 – 72,014 miles
  • 2016 – 67,755 miles
  • 2015 – 67,409 miles
  • 2014 – 67,121 miles
  • 2013 – 66,480 miles
  • 2012 – 64,774 miles
  • 2011 – 61,223 miles
  • 2010 – 57,866 miles
  • 2009 – 56,732 miles
  • 2008 – 43,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,693 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,693 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    892227809506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,520 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    371771314336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,291 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    284306259072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker slight oil leak

  4. Pass86,904 miles (+1,495)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    500448189803
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,409 miles (+5,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    832949641097
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,185 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,185 miles
    Test number
    262016755679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,010 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    270674884330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,014 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    254884115585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,755 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    103270359994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,409 miles (+288)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    559319195098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass67,121 miles (+641)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    396469374063
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorating

  12. Pass66,480 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    899419373081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    988021892052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,774 miles (+3,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    426961092030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass61,223 miles (+3,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    577028661082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass57,866 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    424531070004
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass56,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    112223159352
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail56,732 miles (+12,833)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    350243159381
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass43,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    370415868385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail43,899 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    924175168384
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LA55 HVU

Does LA55 HVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 HVU expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HVU?
The MOT on LA55 HVU expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 HVU done?
LA55 HVU was recorded at 94,693 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 3,363 miles a year.
Has LA55 HVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HVU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on LA55 HVU 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 HVU find?
LA55 HVU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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