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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 VFEMOT history

LC61 VFE is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LC61 VFE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,214 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VFE was last recorded at 118,214 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,227 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,987 miles
Average per year
8,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,214 miles
  • 2025 – 113,227 miles
  • 2024 – 109,490 miles
  • 2023 – 106,329 miles
  • 2022 – 96,491 miles
  • 2021 – 83,702 miles
  • 2020 – 81,461 miles
  • 2019 – 68,582 miles
  • 2018 – 52,007 miles
  • 2017 – 36,628 miles
  • 2016 – 28,715 miles
  • 2015 – 21,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    698342850133
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,214 miles (+4,987)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    716695271659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    442507127354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,224 miles (+3,734)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    517632213701
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,490 miles (+3,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    210091561184
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,329 miles (+9,838)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    327026384342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass96,491 miles (+12,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    725700283745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,702 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    116607542587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,461 miles (+12,879)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    265057191024
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass68,582 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    604910019024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Worn flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,582 miles (+16,575)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    947113494532
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Non working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Worn flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass52,007 miles (+15,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    210508763392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass36,628 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    820567874816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,419 miles (+7,704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    732381345532
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

  15. Pass28,715 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    675816704356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    376857205092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,426 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    955237405051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 VFE

Does LC61 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VFE is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VFE?
The MOT on LC61 VFE is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VFE done?
LC61 VFE was recorded at 118,214 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 8,293 miles a year.
Has LC61 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VFE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VFE 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 VFE find?
LC61 VFE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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