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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VKBMOT history

LC55 VKB is a white petrol MINI first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LC55 VKB white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,128 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VKB was last recorded at 85,128 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,744 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,128 miles
  • 2024 – 83,744 miles
  • 2023 – 82,162 miles
  • 2022 – 81,626 miles
  • 2021 – 80,029 miles
  • 2020 – 76,960 miles
  • 2019 – 69,046 miles
  • 2018 – 63,806 miles
  • 2017 – 52,405 miles
  • 2016 – 42,003 miles
  • 2014 – 34,105 miles
  • 2013 – 32,800 miles
  • 2012 – 31,800 miles
  • 2011 – 27,677 miles
  • 2010 – 24,959 miles
  • 2009 – 20,019 miles
  • 2008 – 14,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,128 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,128 miles
    Test number
    973424805631
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,744 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,744 miles
    Test number
    701784825192
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass82,162 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    666557265198
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,626 miles (+1,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    466879539160
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass80,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    415023983724
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail80,029 miles (+3,069)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    181240059488
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass76,960 miles (+7,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    802288599876
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,046 miles (+5,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    534060219103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass63,806 miles (+385)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    644170991069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  10. Fail63,421 miles (+11,016)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    633733329380
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  11. Pass52,405 miles (+10,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    547558217327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,003 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,003 miles
    Test number
    616428977684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,105 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,105 miles
    Test number
    427080534401
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOSR Ehaust Silencer rusty.

  14. Fail34,101 miles (+1,301)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,101 miles
    Test number
    346158524363
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOSR Ehaust Silencer rusty.

  15. Pass32,800 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,800 miles
    Test number
    598540833393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,800 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,800 miles
    Test number
    288251332309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,677 miles (+2,718)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    677844591296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass24,959 miles (+4,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    743573490260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass20,019 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    703664309310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,631 miles
    Test number
    672753088224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VKB

Does LC55 VKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VKB is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VKB?
The MOT on LC55 VKB is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VKB done?
LC55 VKB was recorded at 85,128 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has LC55 VKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VKB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LC55 VKB 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 VKB find?
LC55 VKB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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