MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB55 VTZMOT history
LB55 VTZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 91,176 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,167 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 VTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 VTZ was last recorded at 91,176 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 9,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 81,802 miles · 6 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,374 miles
- Average per year
- 3,167 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,176 miles
- 2022 – 81,802 miles
- 2021 – 69,460 miles
- 2020 – 68,949 miles
- 2019 – 67,563 miles
- 2018 – 66,832 miles
- 2017 – 66,184 miles
- 2016 – 65,503 miles
- 2015 – 63,062 miles
- 2014 – 58,472 miles
- 2013 – 51,444 miles
- 2012 – 48,761 miles
- 2011 – 45,280 miles
- 2010 – 43,273 miles
- 2009 – 41,760 miles
- 2008 – 36,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,176 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
P.a.s effort low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front headlight washer blocked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear service brake efficiency poor/low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,176 miles (+9,374)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 91,176 miles
- Test number
- 675528547432
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,802 miles (+208)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,802 miles
- Test number
- 582423778343
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,594 miles (+12,134)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,594 miles
- Test number
- 625187285969
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,460 miles (+511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 69,460 miles
- Test number
- 479133510928
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass68,949 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,949 miles
- Test number
- 474072659967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryP.a.s effort low
Fail68,947 miles (+1,384)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,947 miles
- Test number
- 982550743447
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryP.a.s effort low
Pass67,563 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,563 miles
- Test number
- 977201406253
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight washer blocked
- AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency poor/low
Fail67,563 miles (+731)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,563 miles
- Test number
- 344024077135
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight washer blocked
- AdvisoryRear service brake efficiency poor/low
Pass66,832 miles (+648)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 66,832 miles
- Test number
- 712272447387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryP.a.s is poor/weak @ idle
Pass66,184 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,184 miles
- Test number
- 893614721597
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,184 miles (+681)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,184 miles
- Test number
- 410457570917
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,503 miles (+2,441)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 65,503 miles
- Test number
- 714813935591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,062 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,062 miles
- Test number
- 289401795162
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail63,062 miles (+4,590)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,062 miles
- Test number
- 468641095153
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,472 miles (+7,028)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,472 miles
- Test number
- 838755294104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 876284903221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,444 miles (+2,683)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 297084603247
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass48,761 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,761 miles
- Test number
- 837663912223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,280 miles
- Test number
- 966129501238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,280 miles (+2,007)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,280 miles
- Test number
- 116288401218
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,273 miles (+1,513)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,273 miles
- Test number
- 601820510294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,760 miles (+5,746)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,760 miles
- Test number
- 182073509289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 142276608219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,014 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 280014608241
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Questions about LB55 VTZ
- Does LB55 VTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VTZ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 VTZ?
- The MOT on LB55 VTZ is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 VTZ done?
- LB55 VTZ was recorded at 91,176 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
- Has LB55 VTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 VTZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 VTZ 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 VTZ find?
- LB55 VTZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.
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