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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 ULYMOT history

LL51 ULY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

LL51 ULY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
131,031 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ULY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ULY was last recorded at 131,031 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 2,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2019: 125,988 miles, lower than 126,056 miles on 7 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,967 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,064 miles
Average per year
5,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,031 miles
  • 2023 – 128,967 miles
  • 2022 – 128,124 miles
  • 2020 – 127,457 miles
  • 2019 – 125,988 miles
  • 2018 – 115,432 miles
  • 2016 – 103,742 miles
  • 2015 – 96,378 miles
  • 2014 – 84,297 miles
  • 2013 – 58,607 miles
  • 2011 – 47,333 miles
  • 2010 – 43,370 miles
  • 2009 – 39,982 miles
  • 2008 – 36,213 miles
  • 2007 – 29,904 miles
  • 2006 – 25,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,031 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Some corrosion to brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,031 miles (+2,064)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    608405512214
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  2. Pass128,967 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    971903934166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,124 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,124 miles
    Test number
    253384090280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,457 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,457 miles
    Test number
    206682935902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,988 miles (-68)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    705289440209
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  6. Fail126,056 miles (+10,624)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    506042087149
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass115,432 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,432 miles
    Test number
    875511468368
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top mount repaired, but not inappropriately
  8. Fail115,425 miles (+11,683)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    865631192386
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass103,742 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,742 miles
    Test number
    587760024162
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to brake pipes
  10. Pass96,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    855122759370
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
  11. Fail96,378 miles (+12,081)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    394033510802
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to brake pipes
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
  12. Pass84,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,297 miles
    Test number
    398546054383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,282 miles (+25,675)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    846056354351
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass58,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    887326233349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,607 miles (+6,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    889416233332
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass51,827 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    778542403008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp ajuster insidenot working
    • NoteOffside/nearside rear brake discs coroded on inside
    • NoteWater marks on rear number plate
  17. Fail51,827 miles (+4,494)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    939102203023
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp ajuster insidenot working
    • NoteOffside/nearside rear brake discs coroded on inside
    • NoteWater marks on rear number plate
  18. Pass47,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    339080851319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,333 miles (+3,963)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    448749841340
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass43,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    244298040360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail43,370 miles (+3,388)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    730528340385
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass39,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    293206759337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Fail39,982 miles (+3,769)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,982 miles
    Test number
    422646159379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass36,213 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,213 miles
    Test number
    740006568354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,904 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    500852567309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    662684066323
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LL51 ULY

Does LL51 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 ULY expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ULY?
The MOT on LL51 ULY expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 ULY done?
LL51 ULY was recorded at 131,031 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 5,979 miles a year.
Has LL51 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ULY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LL51 ULY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 ULY find?
LL51 ULY passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: central front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread, and 4 more.

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