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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 CDUMOT history

LB55 CDU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
80,729 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 CDU was last recorded at 80,729 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 10,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,112 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,617 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,729 miles
  • 2023 – 70,112 miles
  • 2022 – 57,084 miles
  • 2021 – 50,885 miles
  • 2020 – 45,836 miles
  • 2019 – 43,000 miles
  • 2018 – 39,622 miles
  • 2016 – 37,511 miles
  • 2015 – 27,979 miles
  • 2014 – 21,954 miles
  • 2013 – 21,877 miles
  • 2012 – 19,114 miles
  • 2010 – 13,818 miles
  • 2009 – 7,928 miles
  • 2008 – 3,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,729 miles
  • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All metal brake pipes corroded, not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,729 miles (+10,617)2 dangerous8 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    585754009186
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  2. Pass70,112 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    628976409625
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded, not excessively
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brakes would benefit from adjustment/replacement

  3. Fail70,110 miles (+13,026)2 dangerous4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    745711902406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded, not excessively
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brakes would benefit from adjustment/replacement

  4. Pass57,084 miles (+6,199)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    880806905635
    • AdvisoryCoolant header tank empy and no cap
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly notchy and noisey
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,885 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    321445068854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail50,876 miles (+5,040)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    925347907587
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass45,836 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    310302518573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass43,000 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    595581492930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,622 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    107507881865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,511 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    650378226256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,420 miles (+5,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    109656147627
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass27,979 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    539439805084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,954 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    435654514018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,877 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,877 miles
    Test number
    366455203398
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteDamage n/s/rear door--
    • NoteTyre damage to outside wall,at three places-bad---

  15. Fail21,876 miles (+2,762)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,876 miles
    Test number
    719022703315
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteDamage n/s/rear door--
    • NoteTyre damage to outside wall,at three places-bad---

  16. Pass19,114 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    838697672198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,818 miles (+5,890)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,818 miles
    Test number
    633358820301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCut on offside front tyre outer side wall but cord not exposed

  18. Pass7,928 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,928 miles
    Test number
    462526539338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail3,786 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,786 miles
    Test number
    653430938379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass3,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    3,786 miles
    Test number
    934370738347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 CDU

Does LB55 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CDU expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CDU?
The MOT on LB55 CDU expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CDU done?
LB55 CDU was recorded at 80,729 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has LB55 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CDU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 CDU 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 LB55 CDU find?
LB55 CDU failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: driver's seat moving inadvertently; passenger's seat insecure; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 22 more.

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