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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 YCYMOT history

LL51 YCY is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

LL51 YCY red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
172,139 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 YCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 YCY was last recorded at 172,139 miles on 12 Mar 2021, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2012: 125,083 miles, lower than 128,080 miles on 2 Feb 2012.

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
169,604 miles · 7 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
2,535 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 172,139 miles
  • 2020 – 169,604 miles
  • 2019 – 165,935 miles
  • 2018 – 164,203 miles
  • 2017 – 164,175 miles
  • 2015 – 152,507 miles
  • 2014 – 149,024 miles
  • 2013 – 142,937 miles
  • 2012 – 125,083 miles
  • 2011 – 115,804 miles
  • 2010 – 102,140 miles
  • 2009 – 91,158 miles
  • 2008 – 78,163 miles
  • 2007 – 64,903 miles
  • 2006 – 52,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Air con compressor noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149231916914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,139 miles (+2,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    172,139 miles
    Test number
    702903905465
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass169,604 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    169,604 miles
    Test number
    887274709163
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass165,935 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,935 miles
    Test number
    148668303113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight movment in steering coloum

  5. Pass164,203 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    164,203 miles
    Test number
    450548270146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,175 miles (+1,611)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,175 miles
    Test number
    943196272876
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass162,564 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,564 miles
    Test number
    326747761304
    • AdvisoryAir con compressor noisy
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail162,560 miles (+10,053)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,560 miles
    Test number
    687704497549
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAir con compressor noisy
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass152,507 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,507 miles
    Test number
    460885135310
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  10. Fail152,490 miles (+3,466)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,490 miles
    Test number
    471478871575
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering column retaining device insecure steering column loose (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass149,024 miles (+75)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    149,024 miles
    Test number
    156373014013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  12. Fail148,949 miles (+6,012)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,949 miles
    Test number
    526487004097
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  13. Pass142,937 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    142,937 miles
    Test number
    646105623032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,934 miles (+17,851)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    428313023082
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  15. Pass125,083 miles (-2,997)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    125,083 miles
    Test number
    689934532081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteLower steering column dust boot loose and insecure
    • NoteSome corrosion in rear exhaust section
    • NoteSome noise evident from upper steering column area

  16. Fail128,080 miles (+12,276)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,080 miles
    Test number
    759993432005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteLower steering column dust boot loose and insecure
    • NoteSome corrosion in rear exhaust section
    • NoteSome noise evident from upper steering column area

  17. Pass115,804 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,804 miles
    Test number
    505607221068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,527 miles (+13,387)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    127047301425
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass102,140 miles (+10,982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    924605110013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,158 miles (+12,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    494104219006
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass78,163 miles (+13,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    200654318052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,903 miles (+12,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    694189217094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,276 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    271729316042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,015 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    124672216005
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL51 YCY

Does LL51 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 YCY expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 YCY?
The MOT on LL51 YCY expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 YCY done?
LL51 YCY was recorded at 172,139 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2021, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has LL51 YCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 YCY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LL51 YCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 YCY find?
LL51 YCY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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