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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 SZPMOT history

LB08 SZP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
96,932 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SZP was last recorded at 96,932 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 4,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,962 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,970 miles
Average per year
4,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,932 miles
  • 2024 – 91,962 miles
  • 2023 – 85,097 miles
  • 2022 – 83,685 miles
  • 2021 – 78,626 miles
  • 2020 – 74,706 miles
  • 2019 – 71,016 miles
  • 2018 – 67,568 miles
  • 2017 – 63,627 miles
  • 2015 – 59,423 miles
  • 2014 – 49,937 miles
  • 2013 – 41,175 miles
  • 2012 – 35,496 miles
  • 2011 – 33,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,932 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    932140997347
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,932 miles (+4,970)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    240946792672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,962 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    952266035624
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,097 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    368133400260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    260441846726
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail83,685 miles (+5,059)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    327660198822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    798421228409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail78,625 miles (+3,919)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    579080244485
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,706 miles (+3,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    157426034637
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Chassis has varied states of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Undertrays obscuring prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Two thirds of inner friction surfaces have corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Two thirds of inner friction surfaces have corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,016 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,016 miles
    Test number
    509228046538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail70,991 miles (+3,423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    138834558005
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,568 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    569198204815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,627 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    867507808221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,423 miles (+9,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,423 miles
    Test number
    502505412486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    445925874220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,936 miles (+8,761)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    209663274296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass41,175 miles (+5,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    598904873214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,496 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    696634962139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,359 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    208327711258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail33,358 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    568976311242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LB08 SZP

Does LB08 SZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 SZP expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SZP?
The MOT on LB08 SZP expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 SZP done?
LB08 SZP was recorded at 96,932 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 4,693 miles a year.
Has LB08 SZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SZP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SZP 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 LB08 SZP find?
LB08 SZP passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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