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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC05 XNPMOT history

LC05 XNP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LC05 XNP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,531 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC05 XNP was last recorded at 70,531 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 13,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,982 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,549 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,531 miles
  • 2025 – 56,982 miles
  • 2024 – 55,702 miles
  • 2023 – 53,670 miles
  • 2022 – 52,097 miles
  • 2021 – 50,598 miles
  • 2020 – 49,625 miles
  • 2019 – 49,598 miles
  • 2017 – 42,429 miles
  • 2016 – 34,055 miles
  • 2015 – 27,137 miles
  • 2014 – 17,866 miles
  • 2013 – 16,705 miles
  • 2012 – 14,205 miles
  • 2011 – 11,442 miles
  • 2010 – 7,069 miles
  • 2008 – 5,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,531 miles
  • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,531 miles (+13,549)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    658478681951
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass56,982 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    458010808154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    659644588021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,702 miles (+2,032)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    744743140183
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass53,670 miles (+1,573)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    303477496555
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,097 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,097 miles
    Test number
    671368439784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,598 miles (+973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    237647885084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Wax Oiled

  8. Pass49,625 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    597090457893
    • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled sub frame wax oiled

  9. Pass49,598 miles (+7,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    921071492362
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met the requirements
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the under body

  10. Pass42,429 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    101870050732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,126 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    202957805844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    127640461746
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  13. Fail34,055 miles (+6,918)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    928626520763
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  14. Pass27,137 miles (+9,271)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    725550955058
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll steering and suspension componants on the underside of vehicle corroded but not yet seriously weakend,
    • NoteBoth wipers split but do clear the windscreen
    • NoteRear exhaust box and mounting strap corroded but not blowing or insucre

  15. Pass17,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,866 miles
    Test number
    349366554056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,866 miles (+1,161)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,866 miles
    Test number
    199105454015
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass16,705 miles (+2,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,705 miles
    Test number
    639688043164
    • NoteUnderside needs a wax oyl

  18. Pass14,205 miles (+2,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,205 miles
    Test number
    257034492093
    • NoteRear brake discs very rusty
    • NoteUnderside needs a wax oyl

  19. Pass11,442 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,442 miles
    Test number
    559802001118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,069 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,069 miles
    Test number
    973333790035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,329 miles
    Test number
    752311038176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XNP

Does LC05 XNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 XNP expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XNP?
The MOT on LC05 XNP expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 XNP done?
LC05 XNP was recorded at 70,531 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has LC05 XNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XNP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 XNP 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 LC05 XNP find?
LC05 XNP failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 11 major defects and 2 advisories: front steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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