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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VKJMOT history

LC55 VKJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LC55 VKJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,211 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VKJ was last recorded at 69,211 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,987 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
2,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,211 miles
  • 2025 – 68,987 miles
  • 2023 – 68,752 miles
  • 2022 – 68,412 miles
  • 2021 – 67,906 miles
  • 2020 – 67,414 miles
  • 2019 – 66,691 miles
  • 2018 – 64,964 miles
  • 2017 – 61,989 miles
  • 2016 – 59,699 miles
  • 2015 – 59,064 miles
  • 2014 – 58,380 miles
  • 2013 – 55,952 miles
  • 2012 – 53,817 miles
  • 2011 – 44,404 miles
  • 2010 – 37,899 miles
  • 2009 – 30,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    822271392583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

  2. Fail69,211 miles (+224)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    932302940381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

  3. Pass68,987 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    911431140008
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,987 miles (+235)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    219290255322
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,752 miles (+340)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    398684936587
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,412 miles (+506)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    740773498030
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration lamps flicker when turned off

  7. Pass67,906 miles (+492)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    865522364326
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,414 miles (+723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    958867519901
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,691 miles (+1,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    245649184870
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on edges. 205/45r17 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass64,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    465998173046
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail64,964 miles (+2,975)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    497125675536
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,989 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    455949771256
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    406196546292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,699 miles (+635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    143118948285
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass59,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    787227691470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,064 miles (+684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    903973426133
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,380 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    225386944283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,952 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    727169043292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,817 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    629941262256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,784 miles (+9,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    318822912295
    • 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)

  21. Fail44,404 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    215000671242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,404 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    986510171288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,899 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    323475560285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass37,899 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    451175560262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    743833099260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VKJ

Does LC55 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VKJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VKJ?
The MOT on LC55 VKJ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VKJ done?
LC55 VKJ was recorded at 69,211 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
Has LC55 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VKJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
LC55 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear fuel cap seal cracking.

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