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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 VMXMOT history

LC55 VMX is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LC55 VMX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
136,030 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VMX was last recorded at 136,030 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 2,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,637 miles · 20 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,393 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,030 miles
  • 2022 – 133,637 miles
  • 2021 – 129,949 miles
  • 2020 – 128,875 miles
  • 2019 – 125,722 miles
  • 2018 – 122,939 miles
  • 2016 – 122,810 miles
  • 2015 – 122,331 miles
  • 2014 – 114,765 miles
  • 2013 – 105,733 miles
  • 2012 – 96,703 miles
  • 2011 – 85,452 miles
  • 2010 – 62,730 miles
  • 2009 – 40,385 miles
  • 2008 – 34,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,030 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,030 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    997454080866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,637 miles
    Test number
    243207817929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,637 miles (+3,688)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,637 miles
    Test number
    641786416254
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,949 miles (+1,074)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,949 miles
    Test number
    513523331411
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass128,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    957825204075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail128,875 miles (+3,153)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    774158353243
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass125,722 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    169249124550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass122,939 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    860717683925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,810 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    695104531622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    559196155657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,331 miles (+7,566)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    880149797393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass114,765 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    945126354258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,733 miles (+9,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    565439753205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    318992262464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,703 miles (+11,251)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    205361862241
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass85,452 miles (+22,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,452 miles
    Test number
    697045931226
    • NoteBrake pipes coated not allowing full inspection
  17. Pass62,730 miles (+22,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    641792820238
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass40,385 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,385 miles
    Test number
    430135049261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    461280718319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,949 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    473730518417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 VMX

Does LC55 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VMX expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VMX?
The MOT on LC55 VMX expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VMX done?
LC55 VMX was recorded at 136,030 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has LC55 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VMX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 VMX 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 VMX find?
LC55 VMX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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