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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 HYUMOT history

LB05 HYU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,505 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HYU was last recorded at 75,505 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,068 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,437 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,505 miles
  • 2023 – 70,068 miles
  • 2022 – 64,632 miles
  • 2021 – 59,409 miles
  • 2020 – 58,560 miles
  • 2019 – 57,705 miles
  • 2018 – 56,196 miles
  • 2017 – 55,023 miles
  • 2016 – 53,612 miles
  • 2015 – 52,057 miles
  • 2014 – 49,924 miles
  • 2013 – 46,816 miles
  • 2012 – 44,074 miles
  • 2011 – 40,745 miles
  • 2010 – 29,326 miles
  • 2009 – 20,254 miles
  • 2008 – 9,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,505 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,505 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    540031838868
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    726640199044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,068 miles (+5,436)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    236463447517
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    981390083405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,632 miles (+5,223)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    454675044416
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass59,409 miles (+849)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    441725685608
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear floor area at both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,560 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    721229663060
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail58,559 miles (+854)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    269295486041
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just making minimum required effort

  9. Pass57,705 miles (+1,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    302503861178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass56,196 miles (+1,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    796325973144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre cracked/perished+worn on outer edge

  11. Pass55,023 miles (+1,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    894201783549
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly cracked/perished

  12. Pass53,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    382608867879
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail53,610 miles (+1,553)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    237130904780
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass52,057 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    303572796215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,054 miles (+2,130)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    117595281557
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides under arches (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just forward of silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded underfloor x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers deteriorated

  16. Pass49,924 miles (+3,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    185007694226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass46,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    265438893273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,816 miles (+2,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    377848793208
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass44,074 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    259319292211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,745 miles (+11,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,745 miles
    Test number
    425561691236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,326 miles (+9,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    883645070223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass20,254 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    771690489292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,552 miles
    Test number
    680306568224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HYU

Does LB05 HYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HYU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HYU?
The MOT on LB05 HYU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HYU done?
LB05 HYU was recorded at 75,505 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has LB05 HYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HYU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 HYU 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 LB05 HYU find?
LB05 HYU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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