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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 FLKMOT history

LB52 FLK is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
132,175 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FLK was last recorded at 132,175 miles on 9 May 2025, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,321 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,175 miles
  • 2024 – 131,321 miles
  • 2023 – 130,507 miles
  • 2022 – 129,575 miles
  • 2020 – 124,645 miles
  • 2019 – 117,312 miles
  • 2018 – 105,113 miles
  • 2017 – 90,757 miles
  • 2016 – 78,169 miles
  • 2015 – 73,278 miles
  • 2014 – 64,868 miles
  • 2013 – 58,572 miles
  • 2012 – 55,387 miles
  • 2011 – 51,937 miles
  • 2010 – 48,325 miles
  • 2009 – 44,266 miles
  • 2008 – 39,945 miles
  • 2007 – 34,176 miles
  • 2006 – 28,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant level low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,175 miles (+854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    903635296171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass131,321 miles (+814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,321 miles
    Test number
    350421904358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    271219740463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail130,507 miles (+932)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    566976742116
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass129,575 miles (+4,930)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,575 miles
    Test number
    335841036401
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    494443723774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
  7. Fail124,645 miles (+7,333)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    994041852583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
  8. Pass117,312 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,312 miles
    Test number
    636153194020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,310 miles (+12,197)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    335295445534
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass105,113 miles (+14,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    232138092811
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass90,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    482474470848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,757 miles (+12,588)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    521874011852
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass78,169 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,169 miles
    Test number
    693670857201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,278 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    711583393880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,868 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    947300304312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,640 miles (+4,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    239356964041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass58,572 miles (+3,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    459457563008
    • NoteN/s rear tyre close to wearbar limit
  18. Pass55,387 miles (+3,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    565899062068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass51,937 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    505193461017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,325 miles (+4,059)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    353788140070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing very low on outer edge
  21. Pass44,266 miles (+4,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,266 miles
    Test number
    954014169058
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass39,945 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    281010078014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTested in wet conditions
  23. Fail39,945 miles (+5,769)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    880220678001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTested in wet conditions
  24. Fail34,176 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,176 miles
    Test number
    404927467098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  25. Pass34,176 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,176 miles
    Test number
    500687667005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    433448826006
    • NoteRear disics surface poor

Questions about LB52 FLK

Does LB52 FLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 FLK expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FLK?
The MOT on LB52 FLK expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 FLK done?
LB52 FLK was recorded at 132,175 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has LB52 FLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FLK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 FLK 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 LB52 FLK find?
LB52 FLK passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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