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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VKAMOT history

LC55 VKA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LC55 VKA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,311 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VKA was last recorded at 47,311 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,548 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,763 miles
Average per year
2,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,311 miles
  • 2025 – 45,548 miles
  • 2024 – 44,861 miles
  • 2023 – 42,970 miles
  • 2022 – 39,979 miles
  • 2021 – 36,177 miles
  • 2020 – 32,445 miles
  • 2019 – 30,250 miles
  • 2018 – 27,902 miles
  • 2017 – 26,147 miles
  • 2016 – 23,474 miles
  • 2015 – 21,604 miles
  • 2014 – 19,539 miles
  • 2013 – 17,734 miles
  • 2012 – 15,196 miles
  • 2011 – 12,348 miles
  • 2010 – 10,135 miles
  • 2009 – 7,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,311 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,311 miles (+1,763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    408196711087
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,548 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,548 miles
    Test number
    610845852212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,861 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    757144709475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,970 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    595992356652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,979 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    624450850864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,177 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    708773034599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,174 miles (+3,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,174 miles
    Test number
    214234148397
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    138747341877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,445 miles (+2,195)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    462076191619
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass30,250 miles (+2,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    560894317995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass27,902 miles (+1,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,902 miles
    Test number
    530672349827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass26,147 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    251115636019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass23,474 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,474 miles
    Test number
    988723334195
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass21,604 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,604 miles
    Test number
    984624302301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,539 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    905343104306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,734 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,734 miles
    Test number
    496153123345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,196 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,196 miles
    Test number
    829118792227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,348 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    608798291271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,135 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,135 miles
    Test number
    961228390257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,875 miles
    Test number
    431917609426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VKA

Does LC55 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VKA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VKA?
The MOT on LC55 VKA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VKA done?
LC55 VKA was recorded at 47,311 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,363 miles a year.
Has LC55 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VKA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 VKA 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 LC55 VKA find?
LC55 VKA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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