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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LE57 FNJMOT history

LE57 FNJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LE57 FNJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,503 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 FNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 FNJ was last recorded at 169,503 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,503 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,503 miles
  • 2025 – 154,660 miles
  • 2024 – 139,343 miles
  • 2023 – 131,419 miles
  • 2022 – 128,604 miles
  • 2021 – 114,721 miles
  • 2020 – 105,034 miles
  • 2019 – 92,353 miles
  • 2018 – 78,829 miles
  • 2017 – 67,198 miles
  • 2016 – 64,452 miles
  • 2015 – 58,146 miles
  • 2014 – 50,698 miles
  • 2013 – 41,222 miles
  • 2012 – 34,016 miles
  • 2011 – 32,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,503 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,503 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,503 miles
    Test number
    488104162387
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail169,503 miles (+14,843)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,503 miles
    Test number
    278005973711
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,660 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    126444508314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail154,660 miles (+15,317)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    421007137643
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,343 miles (+7,924)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    348739339742
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficency very close to minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  6. Pass131,419 miles (+2,815)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    296276318444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass128,604 miles (+13,883)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    293860588054
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass114,721 miles (+9,687)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    256739684501
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,034 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,034 miles
    Test number
    855008761705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,030 miles (+12,677)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,030 miles
    Test number
    231919303049
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass92,353 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    641053448364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,351 miles (+13,522)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,351 miles
    Test number
    471598941071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,829 miles (+11,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    343497049663
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges both sides

  14. Pass67,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    641411577114
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail67,198 miles (+2,746)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    708480723580
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass64,452 miles (+6,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    859064509602
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both wearing on inner and outer edges

  17. Pass58,146 miles (+7,448)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    235357195084
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,698 miles (+9,476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    776494384033
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass has slight damage
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket deteriorating

  19. Pass41,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    805110773033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,222 miles (+7,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    906330173071
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,016 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,016 miles
    Test number
    737034252054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,007 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    805983451021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,006 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    655885931042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LE57 FNJ

Does LE57 FNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FNJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 FNJ?
The MOT on LE57 FNJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 FNJ done?
LE57 FNJ was recorded at 169,503 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,203 miles a year.
Has LE57 FNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 FNJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 FNJ 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 LE57 FNJ find?
LE57 FNJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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