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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB55 VYAMOT history

LB55 VYA is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,838 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VYA was last recorded at 80,838 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,831 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,838 miles
  • 2025 – 72,638 miles
  • 2024 – 66,703 miles
  • 2023 – 58,484 miles
  • 2022 – 57,891 miles
  • 2021 – 56,741 miles
  • 2020 – 56,070 miles
  • 2019 – 54,000 miles
  • 2018 – 53,842 miles
  • 2017 – 52,347 miles
  • 2015 – 46,393 miles
  • 2014 – 41,138 miles
  • 2013 – 35,862 miles
  • 2012 – 34,077 miles
  • 2011 – 30,732 miles
  • 2010 – 27,757 miles
  • 2009 – 24,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,838 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,838 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    139820115556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,831 miles (+8,193)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    220233447670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed NO engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass72,638 miles (+5,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    803343266793
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass66,703 miles (+8,219)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    357034380762
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust heat shield corroded/loose
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass58,484 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    846039613279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,891 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    142699508598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,741 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    677172666408
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail56,741 miles (+671)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    289408553699
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Round engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Coolant leak coolant reservoir
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,070 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    869328400741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass54,000 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    280416498950
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,842 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    394448314413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,347 miles
    Test number
    764749854233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs inner faces corroded

  13. Fail52,347 miles (+5,954)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,347 miles
    Test number
    791165426328
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs inner faces corroded

  14. Pass46,393 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    475482185088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail46,393 miles (+5,255)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    909262285041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass41,138 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    247692294067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,862 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,862 miles
    Test number
    908326153038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,077 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    118979152432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    136908531066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,732 miles (+2,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,732 miles
    Test number
    117485531407
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass27,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    113970250475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,757 miles (+3,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    670778640050
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass24,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,291 miles
    Test number
    323602269050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VYA

Does LB55 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VYA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VYA?
The MOT on LB55 VYA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VYA done?
LB55 VYA was recorded at 80,838 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has LB55 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VYA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 VYA 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 VYA find?
LB55 VYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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