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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC61 VEAMOT history

LC61 VEA is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LC61 VEA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,249 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VEA was last recorded at 126,249 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,720 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,529 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,249 miles
  • 2025 – 124,720 miles
  • 2024 – 115,713 miles
  • 2023 – 104,161 miles
  • 2021 – 88,107 miles
  • 2020 – 74,784 miles
  • 2019 – 68,281 miles
  • 2018 – 62,366 miles
  • 2017 – 57,816 miles
  • 2016 – 53,208 miles
  • 2015 – 43,473 miles
  • 2014 – 43,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,249 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,249 miles (+1,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    273750428891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass124,720 miles (+9,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,720 miles
    Test number
    741215512817
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass115,713 miles (+11,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,713 miles
    Test number
    215166739664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,161 miles (+16,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    314255151054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass88,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    575992719422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,107 miles (+13,323)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    931026117433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass74,784 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    117361028296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,281 miles (+5,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,281 miles
    Test number
    935253478631
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    986092164759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,366 miles (+4,550)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    561253446815
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass57,816 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,816 miles
    Test number
    165086783204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    875185131070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail53,208 miles (+4,089)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    868719356999
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,119 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    813347560915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,473 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    315655735088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    356891464420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VEA

Does LC61 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VEA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VEA?
The MOT on LC61 VEA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VEA done?
LC61 VEA was recorded at 126,249 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has LC61 VEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VEA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 VEA 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 LC61 VEA find?
LC61 VEA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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