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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LK04 YYUMOT history

LK04 YYU is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LK04 YYU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,819 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YYU was last recorded at 147,819 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,447 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,819 miles
  • 2024 – 143,447 miles
  • 2023 – 137,985 miles
  • 2022 – 134,902 miles
  • 2021 – 133,639 miles
  • 2020 – 132,082 miles
  • 2019 – 130,280 miles
  • 2018 – 126,342 miles
  • 2017 – 123,525 miles
  • 2016 – 120,668 miles
  • 2015 – 116,034 miles
  • 2014 – 107,290 miles
  • 2013 – 97,860 miles
  • 2012 – 88,221 miles
  • 2011 – 80,685 miles
  • 2010 – 72,225 miles
  • 2009 – 54,682 miles
  • 2008 – 45,912 miles
  • 2007 – 41,074 miles
  • 2006 – 34,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,819 miles (+4,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,819 miles
    Test number
    228947716895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass143,447 miles (+5,462)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    408281851852
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,985 miles (+3,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,985 miles
    Test number
    594105695446
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,902 miles (+1,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,902 miles
    Test number
    385185630470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,639 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,639 miles
    Test number
    308155928887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm

  6. Fail133,634 miles (+1,552)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    354946807817
    • MajorBrake performance not tested overheating (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm

  7. Pass132,082 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,082 miles
    Test number
    590174163970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively showing signs of previously getting very hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail132,078 miles (+1,798)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,078 miles
    Test number
    526576618831
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively showing signs of previously getting very hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass130,280 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,280 miles
    Test number
    262690550078
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail130,278 miles (+3,936)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,278 miles
    Test number
    796339114643
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    190419272982
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail126,342 miles (+2,817)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    483867744775
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass123,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    226120075012
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail123,525 miles (+2,857)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    467652911537
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass120,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,668 miles
    Test number
    752235143149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Fail120,667 miles (+4,633)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    237643666447
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass116,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,034 miles
    Test number
    588383235197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,034 miles (+8,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,034 miles
    Test number
    679943135124
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass107,290 miles (+9,430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    278144644224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    777852733276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,860 miles (+9,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    177222633250
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass88,221 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    798067532241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,685 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    216618001366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,225 miles (+6,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    614223210384
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass65,440 miles (+10,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    894146600172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass54,682 miles (+8,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    571238019123
    • NoteBorderline play in nearside rear wheel bearing area

  27. Pass45,912 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    152535338108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,074 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    413850707276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    394446306461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    640726606252
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LK04 YYU

Does LK04 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 YYU is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YYU?
The MOT on LK04 YYU is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 YYU done?
LK04 YYU was recorded at 147,819 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has LK04 YYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YYU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LK04 YYU 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 LK04 YYU find?
LK04 YYU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened.

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