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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VKOMOT history

LC55 VKO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LC55 VKO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,145 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VKO was last recorded at 72,145 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,681 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,464 miles
Average per year
3,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,145 miles
  • 2025 – 68,681 miles
  • 2024 – 64,484 miles
  • 2023 – 60,508 miles
  • 2022 – 56,448 miles
  • 2021 – 50,553 miles
  • 2020 – 48,665 miles
  • 2019 – 47,211 miles
  • 2018 – 43,543 miles
  • 2017 – 41,089 miles
  • 2016 – 38,262 miles
  • 2015 – 35,085 miles
  • 2014 – 32,262 miles
  • 2013 – 29,074 miles
  • 2012 – 26,776 miles
  • 2011 – 24,222 miles
  • 2010 – 22,058 miles
  • 2009 – 14,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,145 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,145 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    595380445593
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail72,145 miles (+3,464)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    963782310269
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass68,681 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    365072093182
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail68,675 miles (+4,191)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,675 miles
    Test number
    952467573873
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass64,484 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    288636663848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,508 miles (+4,060)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    292027025632
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor state of condition
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass56,448 miles (+5,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,448 miles
    Test number
    713275023370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,553 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    718803294309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail50,506 miles (+1,841)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    444397673517
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf + nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass48,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    653247434228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  11. Fail48,665 miles (+1,454)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    307696414060
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded

  12. Pass47,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,211 miles
    Test number
    606867138890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,211 miles (+3,668)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,211 miles
    Test number
    446408775577
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass43,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    850686822425
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is starting to deteriorate

  15. Fail43,543 miles (+2,454)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    405243430016
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass41,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    214286299834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,089 miles (+2,827)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    301403658992
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass38,262 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    722638514837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    675615595115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,085 miles (+2,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,085 miles
    Test number
    546735595168
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass32,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    385104034172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,262 miles (+3,188)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    539903434110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge, advise replacment and possible tracking/wheel alignment

  23. Pass29,074 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    227636833442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,776 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,776 miles
    Test number
    776625112140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,222 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    269994171020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,058 miles (+7,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,058 miles
    Test number
    862730990091
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass14,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,999 miles
    Test number
    271835009063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VKO

Does LC55 VKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VKO is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VKO?
The MOT on LC55 VKO is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VKO done?
LC55 VKO was recorded at 72,145 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
Has LC55 VKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VKO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 VKO 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 VKO find?
LC55 VKO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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