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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 CUYMOT history

LL53 CUY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LL53 CUY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,207 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CUY was last recorded at 132,207 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 8,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,020 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,187 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,207 miles
  • 2025 – 124,020 miles
  • 2024 – 112,014 miles
  • 2023 – 100,529 miles
  • 2022 – 92,885 miles
  • 2021 – 78,249 miles
  • 2020 – 72,495 miles
  • 2019 – 66,626 miles
  • 2017 – 60,582 miles
  • 2016 – 55,445 miles
  • 2015 – 52,062 miles
  • 2014 – 48,648 miles
  • 2013 – 44,391 miles
  • 2012 – 37,556 miles
  • 2011 – 33,429 miles
  • 2010 – 25,076 miles
  • 2009 – 20,478 miles
  • 2008 – 15,224 miles
  • 2007 – 11,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    180130995569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,207 miles (+8,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,207 miles
    Test number
    548615082597
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    886211890577
    • 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))

  4. Fail124,020 miles (+12,006)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    620756140690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass112,014 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    203848030064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    186914960866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,529 miles (+7,644)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    857296099856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,885 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,885 miles
    Test number
    832686102808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,847 miles (+7,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    961777521144
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpongy brake pedal

  10. Pass78,249 miles (+5,754)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    324353070555
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass72,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    752969908483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not to excess

  12. Fail72,494 miles (+5,868)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    925963098227
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded but not to excess

  13. Pass66,626 miles (+6,044)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    736365946812
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome bind on o/s rear wheel.

  14. Pass60,582 miles (+5,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    476838968263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBind on o/s/rear wheel.

  15. Pass55,445 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    579371448738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,062 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    268109430023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,648 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,648 miles
    Test number
    818615044317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,391 miles (+6,835)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    669532153372
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteReverse lamp inop

  19. Pass37,556 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    766402652361
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    868003761317
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail33,429 miles (+4,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    467453861499
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass28,516 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,516 miles
    Test number
    725091011015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass25,076 miles (+4,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    982102230001
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on tread

  24. Pass20,478 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,478 miles
    Test number
    763743439039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,224 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,224 miles
    Test number
    384372418015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,181 miles (+3,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,181 miles
    Test number
    133070218487
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass11,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,306 miles
    Test number
    844040717074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CUY

Does LL53 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 CUY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CUY?
The MOT on LL53 CUY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 CUY done?
LL53 CUY was recorded at 132,207 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has LL53 CUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CUY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 CUY 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 LL53 CUY find?
LL53 CUY passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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