MINI
Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LA55 LKPMOT history
LA55 LKP is a green petrol MINI first used on 23 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 79,315 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 LKP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 LKP was last recorded at 79,315 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,418 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,897 miles
- Average per year
- 4,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,315 miles
- 2025 – 73,418 miles
- 2024 – 66,689 miles
- 2023 – 59,646 miles
- 2022 – 54,758 miles
- 2021 – 49,373 miles
- 2019 – 42,545 miles
- 2018 – 37,035 miles
- 2017 – 34,086 miles
- 2016 – 31,849 miles
- 2015 – 27,686 miles
- 2014 – 22,589 miles
- 2013 – 19,247 miles
- 2012 – 15,441 miles
- 2011 – 13,486 miles
- 2010 – 9,782 miles
- 2009 – 6,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
195/55R16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Damage to nearside front bumper.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak[s].
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering reservoir and pipes damp no leak detected at time of test.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering reservoir and pipes damp.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear exhaust box heavily corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,315 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 79,315 miles
- Test number
- 323989184937
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail79,312 miles (+5,894)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,312 miles
- Test number
- 263774755044
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass73,418 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 73,418 miles
- Test number
- 948123986983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,413 miles (+6,724)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,413 miles
- Test number
- 577158183836
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,689 miles (+7,043)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 66,689 miles
- Test number
- 292166286578
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front upper top mount rubbers worn
- AdvisoryHandbrake high
Pass59,646 miles (+4,888)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 59,646 miles
- Test number
- 753517763404
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface poor condition/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel at park brake lever
Pass54,758 miles (+5,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 54,758 miles
- Test number
- 568540895398
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on edges and perishing
Pass49,373 miles (+6,828)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,373 miles
- Test number
- 528355068893
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (recommend replacing ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,545 miles (+252)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,545 miles
- Test number
- 639400161299
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail42,293 miles (+5,258)2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,293 miles
- Test number
- 609483150549
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,035 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 37,035 miles
- Test number
- 755105968266
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,086 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 34,086 miles
- Test number
- 544593440916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,849 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,849 miles
- Test number
- 423633867789
- Advisory195/55R16
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside front bumper.
- AdvisoryOil leak[s].
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and pipes damp no leak detected at time of test.
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and pipes damp.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded.
Fail31,844 miles (+4,158)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,844 miles
- Test number
- 169750770798
- DangerousBoth rear tyres heavily perished on treads recommend replacement.
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Advisory195/55R16
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside front bumper.
- AdvisoryOil leak[s].
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and pipes damp no leak detected at time of test.
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir and pipes damp.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded.
Pass27,686 miles (+5,097)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 27,686 miles
- Test number
- 549221565160
- NoteCrack in front no plate
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn low on inner edges and perished
- NoteWipers poor
Pass22,589 miles (+3,342)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 22,589 miles
- Test number
- 969037854182
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
- NoteOffside front wiper blade split on ends
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass19,247 miles (+3,806)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 19,247 miles
- Test number
- 437902163104
- NoteFront pads worn low
- NoteNearside wiper barely clearing screen
- NoteRear tyres perished
- NoteRear tyres worn
- NoteTrims fitted to outersills and undersides
Fail15,441 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,441 miles
- Test number
- 298583752418
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass15,441 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 15,441 miles
- Test number
- 349483652116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,486 miles (+3,704)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,486 miles
- Test number
- 625968161011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,782 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 9,782 miles
- Test number
- 432309640061
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteAdvise front tyres wearing more on edges possible tracking issue
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration
Fail9,782 miles (+3,245)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,782 miles
- Test number
- 541439040077
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteAdvise front tyres wearing more on edges possible tracking issue
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration
Pass6,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 6,537 miles
- Test number
- 604493749091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 LKP
- Does LA55 LKP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 LKP is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 LKP?
- The MOT on LA55 LKP is valid until 28 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 LKP done?
- LA55 LKP was recorded at 79,315 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
- Has LA55 LKP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 LKP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA55 LKP 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 LKP find?
- LA55 LKP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hangers; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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