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Yellow · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 UCNMOT history

LB08 UCN is a yellow diesel MINI first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
126,488 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UCN was last recorded at 126,488 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,455 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
7,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,488 miles
  • 2023 – 119,079 miles
  • 2022 – 114,253 miles
  • 2021 – 111,806 miles
  • 2020 – 108,880 miles
  • 2019 – 105,202 miles
  • 2018 – 99,629 miles
  • 2017 – 86,288 miles
  • 2016 – 70,664 miles
  • 2015 – 65,484 miles
  • 2014 – 55,650 miles
  • 2013 – 40,812 miles
  • 2012 – 34,044 miles
  • 2011 – 26,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,488 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,488 miles (+33)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,488 miles
    Test number
    514136308337
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,455 miles (+7,376)2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,455 miles
    Test number
    134789200314
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    355740096436
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail119,079 miles (+4,826)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    588530960381
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass114,253 miles (+2,447)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,253 miles
    Test number
    361666852935
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray broken and loose advise removal
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass111,806 miles (+2,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    909769921523
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass108,880 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,880 miles
    Test number
    110692668045
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail108,880 miles (+3,678)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,880 miles
    Test number
    731981056594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass105,202 miles (+5,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    793002256644
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding
    • AdvisorySome corrosion all coil springs
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass99,629 miles (+13,341)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    152793483798
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNot possible to check rear wheels car has been lowered
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass86,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    180148294900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail86,288 miles (+1,956)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    422122991860
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass84,332 miles (+13,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    158278903524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass70,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    503301151104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail70,664 miles (+5,180)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    782793185538
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass65,484 miles (+9,834)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    976564885028
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,650 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    179922694438
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  18. Fail55,644 miles (+14,832)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    296872394011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread mishaped
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Pass40,812 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    337633493038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,044 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,044 miles
    Test number
    785686522126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    716349421131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UCN

Does LB08 UCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UCN expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UCN?
The MOT on LB08 UCN expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UCN done?
LB08 UCN was recorded at 126,488 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 7,548 miles a year.
Has LB08 UCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UCN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 UCN 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 UCN find?
LB08 UCN passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 4 more.

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