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Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LK54 TYUMOT history

LK54 TYU is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 17 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LK54 TYU yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,436 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TYU was last recorded at 82,436 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,948 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,488 miles
Average per year
3,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,436 miles
  • 2025 – 75,948 miles
  • 2024 – 72,781 miles
  • 2023 – 67,873 miles
  • 2022 – 63,405 miles
  • 2021 – 60,473 miles
  • 2020 – 58,959 miles
  • 2019 – 56,033 miles
  • 2017 – 51,330 miles
  • 2016 – 46,826 miles
  • 2015 – 41,354 miles
  • 2014 – 33,404 miles
  • 2013 – 32,177 miles
  • 2012 – 30,173 miles
  • 2011 – 26,810 miles
  • 2010 – 24,262 miles
  • 2009 – 20,961 miles
  • 2008 – 17,797 miles
  • 2007 – 14,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,436 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,436 miles (+6,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    306755865449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,948 miles (+38)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    491870151589
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust pipe repaired
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail75,910 miles (+3,129)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    721308975299
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,781 miles (+4,908)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    281304247328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass67,873 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    713776377596
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,873 miles (+4,468)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    193109530522
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,405 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    483294991335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Testing in wet conditions (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass60,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    107724959635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,473 miles (+1,514)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    292948805412
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,959 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    170268436225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,033 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    754089534265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,030 miles (+4,700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    139038746317
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  13. Pass51,330 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    679244700283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  14. Pass46,826 miles (+5,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    703656361740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  15. Pass41,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    155507970599
    • 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)

  16. Fail41,353 miles (+7,949)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    628686074942
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass33,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    146607124140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,404 miles (+1,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    655547624189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass32,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    847450223357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,177 miles (+2,004)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    378079013323
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass30,173 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,173 miles
    Test number
    788117402309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,810 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,810 miles
    Test number
    829453011360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,262 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,262 miles
    Test number
    354804910349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,961 miles (+3,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,961 miles
    Test number
    364200509386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,797 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,797 miles
    Test number
    441702108353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,514 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,514 miles
    Test number
    331586497464
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering column rough/noisey

  27. Fail14,514 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,514 miles
    Test number
    843776997282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering column rough/noisey

Questions about LK54 TYU

Does LK54 TYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 TYU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TYU?
The MOT on LK54 TYU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 TYU done?
LK54 TYU was recorded at 82,436 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,688 miles a year.
Has LK54 TYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TYU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 TYU 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 TYU find?
LK54 TYU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides.

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