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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VKFMOT history

LC55 VKF is a white petrol MINI first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LC55 VKF white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,102 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VKF was last recorded at 85,102 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,074 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,028 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,102 miles
  • 2024 – 84,074 miles
  • 2020 – 80,821 miles
  • 2019 – 70,237 miles
  • 2018 – 61,970 miles
  • 2017 – 51,924 miles
  • 2016 – 50,446 miles
  • 2015 – 47,054 miles
  • 2014 – 43,050 miles
  • 2013 – 35,879 miles
  • 2012 – 31,411 miles
  • 2011 – 26,893 miles
  • 2009 – 21,011 miles
  • 2008 – 14,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,102 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,102 miles (+1,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,102 miles
    Test number
    440051488592
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass84,074 miles (+3,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    547495663690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass80,821 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    826512360289
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure and lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  4. Fail80,821 miles (+10,584)1 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    315102425904
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure and lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  5. Pass70,237 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    564802083666
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,192 miles (+8,222)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    319471571224
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,970 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    912050834161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,924 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    417096134597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,446 miles (+3,392)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    488677440787
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass47,054 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,054 miles
    Test number
    670470997168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,025 miles (+3,975)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    224784698345
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Fail43,050 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    315659284421
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak.

  13. Pass43,050 miles (+1,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    569369684275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine has slight oil leak.

  14. Pass41,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    238229724025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,289 miles (+5,410)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    197489524052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass35,879 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,879 miles
    Test number
    617760433009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,411 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,411 miles
    Test number
    115773412412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  18. Fail31,410 miles (+4,517)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,410 miles
    Test number
    695983312097
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  19. Pass26,893 miles (+5,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    476477221099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,011 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    491332449421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  21. Pass14,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    342556378205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VKF

Does LC55 VKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VKF is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VKF?
The MOT on LC55 VKF is valid until 3 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 VKF done?
LC55 VKF was recorded at 85,102 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has LC55 VKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VKF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LC55 VKF 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 VKF find?
LC55 VKF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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