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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 SMOMOT history

LL51 SMO is a green petrol MINI first used on 9 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

LL51 SMO green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
181,810 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 SMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 SMO was last recorded at 181,810 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,584 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,226 miles
Average per year
8,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,810 miles
  • 2021 – 178,584 miles
  • 2020 – 174,769 miles
  • 2019 – 170,450 miles
  • 2018 – 165,627 miles
  • 2017 – 161,380 miles
  • 2016 – 151,446 miles
  • 2015 – 142,295 miles
  • 2014 – 135,361 miles
  • 2013 – 128,590 miles
  • 2012 – 122,505 miles
  • 2011 – 118,501 miles
  • 2010 – 114,268 miles
  • 2009 – 100,290 miles
  • 2008 – 75,536 miles
  • 2007 – 53,391 miles
  • 2006 – 49,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront all front suspension components covered in rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner c.v boot
  • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components covered in rust

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    882339589809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension components covered in rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner c.v boot
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components covered in rust
  2. Pass181,810 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    181,810 miles
    Test number
    315435117756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,584 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,584 miles
    Test number
    932773032581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,769 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,769 miles
    Test number
    858388299190
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail174,763 miles (+4,313)14 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,763 miles
    Test number
    610082823987
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass170,450 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,450 miles
    Test number
    323929433031
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
  7. Fail170,448 miles (+4,821)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,448 miles
    Test number
    563813999302
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
  8. Pass165,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,627 miles
    Test number
    770865539404
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber mossing
  9. Fail165,627 miles (+4,247)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,627 miles
    Test number
    859822961495
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber mossing
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
  10. Pass161,380 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,380 miles
    Test number
    267658639066
    • AdvisoryClutch Pedal Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded Offside Front And Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail161,378 miles (+9,932)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,378 miles
    Test number
    884819180052
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryClutch Pedal Rubber Missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded And In Poor Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside Front And Both Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded Offside Front And Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers Beginning To Smear
  12. Pass151,446 miles (+9,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,446 miles
    Test number
    825667367253
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTHE FUEL FILLER CAP SEALING RING IS DETERIORATED AND JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST
  13. Pass142,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    278029755191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,295 miles (+6,934)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    278139455404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass135,361 miles (+6,771)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    849497354164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant level low
  16. Pass128,590 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,590 miles
    Test number
    237687053441
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.
  17. Fail128,590 miles (+6,085)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,590 miles
    Test number
    296947053405
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.
  18. Pass122,505 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,505 miles
    Test number
    589240662158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    288801961131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,501 miles (+4,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    668330961178
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass114,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    660309750127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,268 miles (+13,978)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    534669350126
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight casing distortion
  23. Pass100,290 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    793366059176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked
  24. Fail100,290 miles (+24,754)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,290 miles
    Test number
    654016159182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front door check strap loose
    • NoteWindscreen cracked
  25. Pass75,536 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    583967358127
    • NotePAS pump noisey
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
  26. Fail75,536 miles (+22,145)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    504486858187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePAS pump noisey
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
  27. Pass53,391 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    731938427194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    361850526451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,394 miles3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    780050026220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall cut but not exsosing cords

Questions about LL51 SMO

Does LL51 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 SMO expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 SMO?
The MOT on LL51 SMO expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 SMO done?
LL51 SMO was recorded at 181,810 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 8,177 miles a year.
Has LL51 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 SMO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LL51 SMO 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 SMO find?
LL51 SMO passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front all front suspension components covered in rust; offside front inner c.v boot, and 1 more.

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