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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 CHYMOT history

LB55 CHY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,895 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CHY was last recorded at 104,895 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 7,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2011: 14,073 miles, lower than 14,889 miles on 25 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,125 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,770 miles
Average per year
5,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,895 miles
  • 2024 – 97,125 miles
  • 2023 – 87,327 miles
  • 2022 – 85,219 miles
  • 2021 – 82,157 miles
  • 2020 – 77,857 miles
  • 2018 – 72,426 miles
  • 2017 – 60,312 miles
  • 2016 – 45,630 miles
  • 2015 – 36,053 miles
  • 2014 – 27,068 miles
  • 2013 – 24,570 miles
  • 2012 – 21,617 miles
  • 2011 – 14,073 miles
  • 2010 – 14,889 miles
  • 2009 – 12,659 miles
  • 2008 – 10,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,895 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,895 miles (+7,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    499296778647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass97,125 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,125 miles
    Test number
    479710186988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,121 miles (+9,794)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    199069697411
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass87,327 miles (+2,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    944671642935
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Window sticking ! but working !

  5. Pass85,219 miles (+3,062)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    335266356164
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,157 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    739248779512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,857 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    732533301508
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    235680315670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail72,426 miles (+12,114)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    131848086528
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,312 miles (+14,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    472023328258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass45,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    712537836000
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f sidelight lens damaged

  12. Fail45,630 miles (+9,577)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    295068006060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f sidelight lens damaged

  13. Pass36,053 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    672600408340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight wear lip to front brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various brake pipes

  14. Fail36,052 miles (+8,984)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    893226836078
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight wear lip to front brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various brake pipes

  15. Pass27,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,068 miles
    Test number
    628505814371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,068 miles (+2,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,068 miles
    Test number
    425635214394
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,570 miles (+2,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    207359413372
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass21,617 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,617 miles
    Test number
    485263032317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,073 miles (-816)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    368197321310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,889 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    633369920302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,659 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,659 miles
    Test number
    494841539357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,220 miles
    Test number
    564661458397
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about LB55 CHY

Does LB55 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CHY expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CHY?
The MOT on LB55 CHY expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CHY done?
LB55 CHY was recorded at 104,895 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,708 miles a year.
Has LB55 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CHY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 CHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 CHY find?
LB55 CHY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 2 more.

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