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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LL51 CUCMOT history

LL51 CUC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LL51 CUC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,424 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 CUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 CUC was last recorded at 100,424 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,419 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,424 miles
  • 2024 – 98,363 miles
  • 2023 – 95,475 miles
  • 2022 – 92,639 miles
  • 2021 – 88,054 miles
  • 2020 – 83,592 miles
  • 2019 – 80,905 miles
  • 2018 – 74,898 miles
  • 2017 – 69,717 miles
  • 2016 – 65,136 miles
  • 2015 – 59,183 miles
  • 2014 – 54,222 miles
  • 2013 – 49,204 miles
  • 2012 – 43,431 miles
  • 2011 – 37,710 miles
  • 2010 – 31,403 miles
  • 2009 – 26,868 miles
  • 2008 – 22,962 miles
  • 2007 – 20,188 miles
  • 2006 – 16,589 miles
  • 2005 – 12,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,424 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,424 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    118727154657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,419 miles (+2,056)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,419 miles
    Test number
    464626096043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,363 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    249908133009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,345 miles (+2,870)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    712177798641
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,475 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    231026460624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,639 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    492720723978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,054 miles (+4,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,054 miles
    Test number
    374733504961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,592 miles (+2,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    439554602668
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    586422689107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail80,905 miles (+6,007)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    598732476805
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,898 miles (+5,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    623164889090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass69,717 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    240521055798
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass65,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    961854575523
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail65,136 miles (+5,953)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    586095843206
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass59,183 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    910910465748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,222 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    576816714362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,204 miles (+5,773)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    275352613352
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to legal limits

  18. Pass43,431 miles (+5,721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    866514022385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass37,710 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    125889421387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    563292020335
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

  21. Pass31,403 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    703302920347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,868 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,868 miles
    Test number
    992902279276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,962 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,962 miles
    Test number
    321637278274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,188 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,188 miles
    Test number
    380999917395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,589 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,589 miles
    Test number
    134426626389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,500 miles
    Test number
    181149615356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 CUC

Does LL51 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 CUC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 CUC?
The MOT on LL51 CUC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 CUC done?
LL51 CUC was recorded at 100,424 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has LL51 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 CUC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 CUC 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 LL51 CUC find?
LL51 CUC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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