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MINI (R57)

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VZYMOT history

LC61 VZY is a white diesel MINI (R57) first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LC61 VZY white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,055 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VZY was last recorded at 117,055 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,503 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
8,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,055 miles
  • 2024 – 115,503 miles
  • 2023 – 109,954 miles
  • 2022 – 104,978 miles
  • 2021 – 102,156 miles
  • 2020 – 99,827 miles
  • 2019 – 96,177 miles
  • 2018 – 90,872 miles
  • 2017 – 75,472 miles
  • 2016 – 53,415 miles
  • 2015 – 33,713 miles
  • 2014 – 25,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,055 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and suspension rust

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,055 miles (+1,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,055 miles
    Test number
    280451341657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and suspension rust

  2. Pass115,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    420734750282
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,503 miles (+5,549)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    154259180290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,954 miles
    Test number
    598422861380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    405536387588
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass104,978 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    704876590905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,156 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    982479117176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,156 miles (+2,329)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    482025223853
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,827 miles (+3,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    206560835227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,177 miles (+5,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,177 miles
    Test number
    660363488789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    463193403111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail90,872 miles (+15,400)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    353010981538
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    643558992085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,472 miles (+22,057)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    793579726355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm also has various cuts to sidewall outer (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also on 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass53,415 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    772858256563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,414 miles (+19,701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    637135395996
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,713 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,713 miles
    Test number
    508157846563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,505 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    555201934381
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of N/S/F tyre

  19. Fail25,503 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    719519424365
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake light staing on .
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of N/S/F tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both front antiroll bar inner bushes .

Questions about LC61 VZY

Does LC61 VZY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VZY expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VZY?
The MOT on LC61 VZY expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VZY done?
LC61 VZY was recorded at 117,055 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 8,481 miles a year.
Has LC61 VZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VZY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VZY 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 VZY find?
LC61 VZY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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