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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LL55 CLYMOT history

LL55 CLY is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LL55 CLY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,839 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 CLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 CLY was last recorded at 142,839 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,839 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,839 miles
  • 2024 – 142,590 miles
  • 2023 – 142,575 miles
  • 2022 – 142,567 miles
  • 2021 – 132,376 miles
  • 2020 – 116,412 miles
  • 2019 – 110,240 miles
  • 2018 – 104,311 miles
  • 2017 – 95,787 miles
  • 2016 – 85,903 miles
  • 2015 – 75,210 miles
  • 2014 – 65,922 miles
  • 2013 – 56,761 miles
  • 2011 – 48,288 miles
  • 2009 – 34,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,839 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    711102838070
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,839 miles (+249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,839 miles
    Test number
    174560311871
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,590 miles
    Test number
    370149313205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,590 miles (+15)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,590 miles
    Test number
    797818778170
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fouling gearbox cable and heat sheild (cable burnt/melted) (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,575 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,575 miles
    Test number
    925546204591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,567 miles
    Test number
    693256760257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,567 miles (+10,191)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,567 miles
    Test number
    560481973081
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,376 miles
    Test number
    341828616915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,376 miles (+15,964)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,376 miles
    Test number
    846892844652
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,412 miles
    Test number
    823557558127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,412 miles (+6,172)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,412 miles
    Test number
    614541918830
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,240 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    496793513885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,311 miles (+8,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,311 miles
    Test number
    116786173534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass95,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    405098965833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,787 miles (+9,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    485485520818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass85,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    667361489293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,903 miles (+10,693)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    922517459950
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has a nail in it

  18. Pass75,210 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    995257803350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,137 miles (+9,215)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    453394419044
    • 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass65,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    457094814318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail65,922 miles (+9,161)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    557264114337
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass56,761 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,761 miles
    Test number
    106059413331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    226711941335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,288 miles (+13,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    886321241399
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass34,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,697 miles
    Test number
    430617539497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about LL55 CLY

Does LL55 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 CLY is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL55 CLY?
The MOT on LL55 CLY is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 CLY done?
LL55 CLY was recorded at 142,839 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has LL55 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 CLY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL55 CLY 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 LL55 CLY find?
LL55 CLY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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