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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LC04 SOUMOT history

LC04 SOU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LC04 SOU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,532 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 SOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 SOU was last recorded at 44,532 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,843 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,689 miles
Average per year
1,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,532 miles
  • 2025 – 40,843 miles
  • 2024 – 35,023 miles
  • 2023 – 31,416 miles
  • 2022 – 30,721 miles
  • 2020 – 29,862 miles
  • 2019 – 28,115 miles
  • 2018 – 26,289 miles
  • 2017 – 24,709 miles
  • 2016 – 22,543 miles
  • 2015 – 20,989 miles
  • 2014 – 19,137 miles
  • 2013 – 17,134 miles
  • 2012 – 15,011 miles
  • 2011 – 12,687 miles
  • 2010 – 11,091 miles
  • 2009 – 9,469 miles
  • 2008 – 8,369 miles
  • 2007 – 7,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear silencer box delaminating.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust silencer box delaminating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    279391658390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box delaminating.
  2. Fail44,532 miles (+3,689)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    404355464609
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box delaminating.
  3. Pass40,843 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    443471274336
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer box delaminating.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail40,807 miles (+5,784)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    639103928409
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer box delaminating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass35,023 miles (+3,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    252549947812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass31,416 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,416 miles
    Test number
    419613823625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,721 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,721 miles
    Test number
    732512921664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass29,862 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    131137732172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass28,115 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,115 miles
    Test number
    816052605634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,289 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,289 miles
    Test number
    673665496349
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass24,709 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,709 miles
    Test number
    498899260823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,543 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    909055422536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,989 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,989 miles
    Test number
    457918325158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,137 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    299413524465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,134 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    208804513443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,011 miles (+2,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,011 miles
    Test number
    188713822192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass12,687 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,687 miles
    Test number
    749067411146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,091 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    201825500489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,469 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,469 miles
    Test number
    693229029132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,369 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    534609808197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,026 miles
    Test number
    683709407125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 SOU

Does LC04 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 SOU is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC04 SOU?
The MOT on LC04 SOU is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 SOU done?
LC04 SOU was recorded at 44,532 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,930 miles a year.
Has LC04 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 SOU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC04 SOU 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 LC04 SOU find?
LC04 SOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear silencer box delaminating..

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