
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
Pass181,810 miles (+3,226)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 181,810 miles
- Test number
- 315435117756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,584 miles (+3,815)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 178,584 miles
- Test number
- 932773032581
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Pass142,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 142,295 miles
- Test number
- 278029755191
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass128,590 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 128,590 miles
- Test number
- 237687053441
- NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.
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.
Pass122,505 miles (+4,004)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 122,505 miles
- Test number
- 589240662158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 118,501 miles
- Test number
- 288801961131
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass114,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 114,268 miles
- Test number
- 660309750127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
Pass53,391 miles (+3,997)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 53,391 miles
- Test number
- 731938427194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 49,394 miles
- Test number
- 361850526451
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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