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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA55 HVVMOT history

LA55 HVV is a green petrol MINI first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LA55 HVV green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,054 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 HVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 HVV was last recorded at 144,054 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,879 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
5,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,054 miles
  • 2025 – 142,879 miles
  • 2024 – 140,841 miles
  • 2023 – 139,096 miles
  • 2022 – 136,496 miles
  • 2021 – 134,722 miles
  • 2020 – 130,657 miles
  • 2019 – 125,402 miles
  • 2018 – 119,234 miles
  • 2017 – 112,522 miles
  • 2016 – 106,254 miles
  • 2015 – 97,980 miles
  • 2014 – 88,879 miles
  • 2013 – 82,332 miles
  • 2012 – 74,696 miles
  • 2011 – 68,752 miles
  • 2010 – 64,271 miles
  • 2009 – 56,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,054 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Back box rubbers deteriorated (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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,054 miles (+1,175)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,054 miles
    Test number
    160328833824
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Back box rubbers deteriorated (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,879 miles (+2,038)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,879 miles
    Test number
    443971759102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass140,841 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,841 miles
    Test number
    613700112498
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail140,834 miles (+1,738)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,834 miles
    Test number
    474034281601
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass139,096 miles (+102)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,096 miles
    Test number
    756184317631
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail138,994 miles (+2,498)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    451668554987
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass136,496 miles (+1,774)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,496 miles
    Test number
    634440894514
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,722 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    170673724324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail134,701 miles (+4,044)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,701 miles
    Test number
    834294114633
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass130,657 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    648298048636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail130,657 miles (+5,255)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    478277718948
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass125,402 miles (+6,168)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,402 miles
    Test number
    997702441346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass119,234 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    160915777696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail119,234 miles (+6,712)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    871827761407
    • MajorNearside Front Inner 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass112,522 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    111018976226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,516 miles (+6,262)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    605385715956
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass106,254 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    351149690396
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail106,239 miles (+8,259)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    278973746470
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side excessively cracked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass97,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    554328804223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail97,980 miles (+9,101)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    813122199541
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,879 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    266417994482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail88,858 miles (+6,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    529622394170
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail82,332 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    415822413279
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear box outter skin deteriation

  24. Pass82,332 miles (+7,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,332 miles
    Test number
    646752513230
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear box outter skin deteriation

  25. Pass74,696 miles (+5,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,696 miles
    Test number
    159263902289
    • NoteEngine oil level VERY LOW. Top up with 2.5 lt oil.
    • NoteExhaust rear section, outer skin poor.

  26. Pass68,752 miles (+4,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    795380611248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass64,271 miles (+7,640)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    101820010265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    714141369033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 HVV

Does LA55 HVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 HVV is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 HVV?
The MOT on LA55 HVV is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 HVV done?
LA55 HVV was recorded at 144,054 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
Has LA55 HVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 HVV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 HVV 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 HVV find?
LA55 HVV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust mounting defective back box rubbers deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 5 more.

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