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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LB59 GYWMOT history

LB59 GYW is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,228 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GYW was last recorded at 86,228 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,221 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,228 miles
  • 2025 – 83,936 miles
  • 2024 – 81,149 miles
  • 2023 – 78,893 miles
  • 2022 – 75,211 miles
  • 2021 – 70,821 miles
  • 2020 – 67,582 miles
  • 2019 – 62,493 miles
  • 2018 – 56,136 miles
  • 2017 – 45,962 miles
  • 2016 – 42,476 miles
  • 2015 – 38,828 miles
  • 2014 – 35,124 miles
  • 2013 – 29,139 miles
  • 2012 – 23,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVisible brake pipes covered in dirtRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,228 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,228 miles
    Test number
    487477565913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear
    • AdvisoryVisible brake pipes covered in dirt

  2. Fail86,221 miles (+2,285)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    656202042502
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear
    • AdvisoryVisible brake pipes covered in dirt

  3. Pass83,936 miles (+2,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,936 miles
    Test number
    562919046329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass81,149 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    617483657555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,893 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    909450494095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail78,890 miles (+3,679)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,890 miles
    Test number
    436149939828
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass75,211 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    722056918899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,821 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    152236353556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,582 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    424443761579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,577 miles (+5,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    446434051188
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective high emissions reading (8.2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass62,493 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    372514717782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    196505761934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,136 miles (+10,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    798130405683
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass45,962 miles (+3,486)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    226562474024
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on the inner raised tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on the inner raised tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

  15. Pass42,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    623390249231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  16. Fail42,462 miles (+3,634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    292127694039
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  17. Pass38,828 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    902702400833
    • AdvisoryPunture
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Fail35,124 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    378913244397
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished.

  19. Pass35,124 miles (+5,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    948333644305
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished.

  20. Pass29,139 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,139 miles
    Test number
    269095543359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,535 miles
    Test number
    446686342456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 GYW

Does LB59 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GYW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GYW?
The MOT on LB59 GYW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GYW done?
LB59 GYW was recorded at 86,228 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has LB59 GYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GYW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 GYW 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 LB59 GYW find?
LB59 GYW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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