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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 PYLMOT history

LE04 PYL is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

LE04 PYL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
76,799 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 PYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 PYL was last recorded at 76,799 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 8,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,100 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,699 miles
Average per year
4,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,799 miles
  • 2021 – 68,100 miles
  • 2020 – 63,803 miles
  • 2019 – 57,443 miles
  • 2018 – 51,509 miles
  • 2017 – 50,369 miles
  • 2015 – 44,096 miles
  • 2014 – 42,898 miles
  • 2013 – 39,615 miles
  • 2012 – 35,497 miles
  • 2010 – 32,409 miles
  • 2009 – 22,172 miles
  • 2008 – 15,744 miles
  • 2007 – 11,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,799 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes half split will soon need changing presenter informed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate small chunk of plate missing just after the last letter (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Advisery plastic sill civers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Advisery;; oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,799 miles (+8,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    565925784511
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes half split will soon need changing presenter informed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate small chunk of plate missing just after the last letter (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,100 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    118502355042
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

  3. Fail68,100 miles (+4,297)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    579489895286
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

  4. Pass63,803 miles (+6,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    258415960516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass57,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    664680101125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  6. Fail57,443 miles (+5,934)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    369036756094
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  7. Pass51,509 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    117011519031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    675359623231
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  9. Fail50,369 miles (+6,273)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,369 miles
    Test number
    279296669619
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes worn bad (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on both faces advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  10. Pass44,096 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    463267096186
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvisery plastic sill civers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;; oil leak

  11. Fail44,095 miles (+1,197)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    175618707323
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvisery plastic sill civers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;; oil leak

  12. Pass42,898 miles (+3,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    819020374291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  13. Pass39,615 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,615 miles
    Test number
    468122223222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass35,497 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,497 miles
    Test number
    468950282125
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail35,496 miles (+3,087)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    217349172116
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,409 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,409 miles
    Test number
    384864530357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,172 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,172 miles
    Test number
    391439339431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,744 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,744 miles
    Test number
    590726128282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,403 miles
    Test number
    120429947260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,403 miles
    Test number
    431819047254
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LE04 PYL

Does LE04 PYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 PYL expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 PYL?
The MOT on LE04 PYL expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 PYL done?
LE04 PYL was recorded at 76,799 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
Has LE04 PYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 PYL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LE04 PYL 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 LE04 PYL find?
LE04 PYL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes half split will soon need changing presenter informed; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate small chunk of plate missing just after the last letter; front both tyres worn on edges, and 3 more.

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