MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LB51 VYEMOT history
LB51 VYE is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 80,417 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 VYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 VYE was last recorded at 80,417 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 78,675 miles · 6 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,742 miles
- Average per year
- 2,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 80,417 miles
- 2023 – 78,675 miles
- 2022 – 76,924 miles
- 2021 – 74,436 miles
- 2020 – 72,149 miles
- 2019 – 70,039 miles
- 2018 – 67,230 miles
- 2017 – 66,276 miles
- 2016 – 65,067 miles
- 2015 – 63,442 miles
- 2014 – 61,956 miles
- 2013 – 60,053 miles
- 2012 – 57,162 miles
- 2011 – 54,948 miles
- 2010 – 51,410 miles
- 2009 – 47,651 miles
- 2008 – 42,082 miles
- 2007 – 38,297 miles
- 2006 – 32,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are deteriorated and have small cuts in the tread
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,417 miles
- Test number
- 931492098698
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are deteriorated and have small cuts in the tread
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail80,417 miles (+1,742)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,417 miles
- Test number
- 733553544203
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are deteriorated and have small cuts in the tread
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front to rear brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,675 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 78,675 miles
- Test number
- 154459039071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail78,674 miles (+1,750)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,674 miles
- Test number
- 335525945788
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,924 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,924 miles
- Test number
- 639550305631
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,922 miles (+2,486)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,922 miles
- Test number
- 502022012169
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,436 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,436 miles
- Test number
- 868047923625
- AdvisoryN/S/F INNER STEERING JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,149 miles (+2,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,149 miles
- Test number
- 370840416959
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes starting to corrode, front and rear brake discs lipped, offside rear tyre cracking
Pass70,039 miles (+2,809)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,039 miles
- Test number
- 987620095341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,230 miles (+954)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,230 miles
- Test number
- 343432453432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,276 miles (+1,209)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 66,276 miles
- Test number
- 389915957651
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass65,067 miles (+1,625)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 65,067 miles
- Test number
- 257797046616
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine sump gasket
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,442 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,442 miles
- Test number
- 143383844132
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPas pipes sweating
Pass61,956 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 61,956 miles
- Test number
- 869052124308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,053 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 60,053 miles
- Test number
- 887430633341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,162 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,162 miles
- Test number
- 769338522353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,082 miles (+2,134)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,082 miles
- Test number
- 895056122334
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
- NoteWheel center caps fitted - retainers not checked
Pass54,948 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,948 miles
- Test number
- 906846931310
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,855 miles (+3,445)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,855 miles
- Test number
- 996608121369
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,410 miles
- Test number
- 104655730357
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail51,410 miles (+3,759)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,410 miles
- Test number
- 504615430307
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,651 miles (+5,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 47,651 miles
- Test number
- 184869049313
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail42,082 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,082 miles
- Test number
- 773434728379
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Pass42,082 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 42,082 miles
- Test number
- 844114328386
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Pass38,297 miles (+5,403)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 38,297 miles
- Test number
- 204360747335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,894 miles
- Test number
- 533115136318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 VYE
- Does LB51 VYE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 VYE expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 VYE?
- The MOT on LB51 VYE expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 VYE done?
- LB51 VYE was recorded at 80,417 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 2,659 miles a year.
- Has LB51 VYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 VYE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 VYE 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 LB51 VYE find?
- LB51 VYE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: both rear tyres are deteriorated and have small cuts in the tread; fuel cap seal deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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