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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LK54 SMXMOT history

LK54 SMX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

LK54 SMX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
150,897 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 SMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 SMX was last recorded at 150,897 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 2,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,264 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,633 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,897 miles
  • 2023 – 148,264 miles
  • 2019 – 147,353 miles
  • 2018 – 133,534 miles
  • 2017 – 127,069 miles
  • 2016 – 120,720 miles
  • 2015 – 114,765 miles
  • 2014 – 107,984 miles
  • 2013 – 100,199 miles
  • 2012 – 90,108 miles
  • 2011 – 83,691 miles
  • 2009 – 72,892 miles
  • 2008 – 61,832 miles
  • 2007 – 46,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,897 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front and rear jacking point blocks missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,897 miles (+2,633)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,897 miles
    Test number
    439669987016
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass148,264 miles (+911)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    888904207958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,353 miles
    Test number
    706067790013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,353 miles (+4,485)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,353 miles
    Test number
    673770873767
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,868 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    394019177155
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT AXLE TYRES ARE RUNFLAT REAR AXLE TYRES ARE STANDARD
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE IDENTIFCATION NUMBER LOCATED AT THE NEARSIDE OF THE WINDSCREEN PARTIALLY DAMAGED SO THAT THE FULL VIN IS NOT VISIBLE
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail142,868 miles (+9,334)1 dangerous4 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    472697582633
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/55/16 RF & 195/50/16 NON RF (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES FITTED TO VEHICLE ARE RUN FLAT EXCEPT NEARSIDE REAR
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL UP AND DOWN
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE IDENTIFCATION NUMBER LOCATED AT THE NEARSIDE OF THE WINDSCREEN PARTIALLY DAMAGED SO THAT THE FULL VIN IS NOT VISIBLE
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass133,534 miles (+39)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,534 miles
    Test number
    112833601337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear jacking point blocks missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake light faulty

  8. Fail133,495 miles (+6,426)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    978546847761
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear jacking point blocks missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake light faulty

  9. Pass127,069 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    325105030777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  10. Fail126,873 miles (+6,153)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,873 miles
    Test number
    550295359186
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

  11. Pass120,720 miles (+5,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    614196571783
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass114,765 miles (+6,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    749658975091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,984 miles (+7,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,984 miles
    Test number
    986716184035
    • NoteFront tyres worn inside edge

  14. Pass100,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    806532593090
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail100,199 miles (+10,091)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    919387583067
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,108 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    596456862087
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust system weak

  17. Fail90,108 miles (+6,417)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    645916662045
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust system weak

  18. Pass83,691 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    445916941029
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • NoteNearide front tyre worn on edges,.tyre tread wearing low
    • NoteTyre light on

  19. Fail83,690 miles (+10,798)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    866435941066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • NoteNearide front tyre worn on edges,.tyre tread wearing low
    • NoteTyre light on

  20. Pass72,892 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    373732659218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail72,890 miles (+11,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    571811259270
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass61,832 miles (+14,857)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    312406148298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,975 miles
    Test number
    731944937285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 SMX

Does LK54 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 SMX expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 SMX?
The MOT on LK54 SMX expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 SMX done?
LK54 SMX was recorded at 150,897 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has LK54 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 SMX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LK54 SMX 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 LK54 SMX find?
LK54 SMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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