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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LA55 WMYMOT history

LA55 WMY is a green petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LA55 WMY green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
106,593 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WMY was last recorded at 106,593 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,577 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,593 miles
  • 2024 – 101,313 miles
  • 2023 – 92,206 miles
  • 2022 – 88,157 miles
  • 2021 – 84,381 miles
  • 2020 – 81,505 miles
  • 2019 – 78,422 miles
  • 2018 – 67,592 miles
  • 2017 – 61,056 miles
  • 2016 – 57,463 miles
  • 2015 – 55,337 miles
  • 2014 – 53,441 miles
  • 2013 – 49,476 miles
  • 2012 – 44,778 miles
  • 2011 – 34,567 miles
  • 2010 – 27,931 miles
  • 2008 – 19,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,593 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySills not checked as plastic coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine bottom sump area oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fuel cap seal perished up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Pas pipe above steering rack area oily.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,593 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    798476548642
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills not checked as plastic covers

  2. Fail106,577 miles (+5,264)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    760320608697
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills not checked as plastic covers

  3. Pass101,313 miles (+9,107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    427359045528
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,206 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    401196103553
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,179 miles (+4,022)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,179 miles
    Test number
    885411600870
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,157 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    937947060142
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,381 miles (+2,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    752151194221
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES, NEEDS POLISH, DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPass pipe above steering rack area oily.
    • AdvisorySurface rust under rear end of vehicle chassis

  8. Pass81,505 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,505 miles
    Test number
    385794295602
    • AdvisoryEngine bottom sump area oil.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished up.
    • AdvisoryPas pipe above steering rack area oily.

  9. Fail81,504 miles (+3,082)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    630848861747
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine bottom sump area oil.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's corroded inner side edges.
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished up.
    • AdvisoryPas pipe above steering rack area oily.
    • AdvisoryRer brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

  10. Pass78,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    779910295665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,422 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    437990318893
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail78,413 miles (+10,821)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    362394715606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn on outer edge 195/55/16 R/Flat fitted (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 195/55/16 R/flat fitted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,592 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    239065089853
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,056 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    547294970803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,463 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    513660741298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass55,337 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    379003275169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,441 miles (+3,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    406098474138
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass49,476 miles (+4,698)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,476 miles
    Test number
    979029663111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks between tread and inner sidewall.

  19. Pass44,778 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    438498382173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,567 miles (+6,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    338984631085
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,931 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    893948220070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,849 miles
    Test number
    931652758347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WMY

Does LA55 WMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WMY expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WMY?
The MOT on LA55 WMY expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WMY done?
LA55 WMY was recorded at 106,593 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has LA55 WMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WMY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 WMY 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 WMY find?
LA55 WMY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; sills not checked as plastic covers.

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