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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 ZKLMOT history

LB54 ZKL is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,611 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZKL was last recorded at 83,611 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,101 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,510 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,611 miles
  • 2025 – 78,101 miles
  • 2024 – 72,367 miles
  • 2023 – 71,031 miles
  • 2022 – 63,656 miles
  • 2020 – 60,420 miles
  • 2019 – 55,638 miles
  • 2017 – 55,168 miles
  • 2016 – 54,492 miles
  • 2015 – 50,080 miles
  • 2014 – 45,646 miles
  • 2013 – 40,876 miles
  • 2012 – 36,125 miles
  • 2010 – 28,804 miles
  • 2009 – 23,948 miles
  • 2008 – 16,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,611 miles (+5,510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    413904773176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,101 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    228900712465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,367 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,367 miles
    Test number
    193137184863
    • 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))

  4. Pass71,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    121587421038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail71,031 miles (+7,375)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    543124103234
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass63,656 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,656 miles
    Test number
    932631282181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,420 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    149492223798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    663075695094
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail55,638 miles (+470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    983603457520
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,168 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    142245649122
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass54,492 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    238237469770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,080 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,080 miles
    Test number
    266932595070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,646 miles (+4,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    226270904464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass40,876 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    125743393090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,125 miles (+7,321)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    146993782485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,804 miles (+34)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    221003290063
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail28,770 miles (+4,822)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    130861690071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass23,948 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    391694699039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,878 miles (+7,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,878 miles
    Test number
    944009289063
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass16,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,442 miles
    Test number
    862229298062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ZKL

Does LB54 ZKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 ZKL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZKL?
The MOT on LB54 ZKL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 ZKL done?
LB54 ZKL was recorded at 83,611 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZKL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZKL 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 LB54 ZKL find?
LB54 ZKL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner, and 2 more.

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