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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 NKCMOT history

LM05 NKC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LM05 NKC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,671 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 NKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 NKC was last recorded at 59,671 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,539 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,132 miles
Average per year
2,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,671 miles
  • 2025 – 54,539 miles
  • 2024 – 52,807 miles
  • 2023 – 49,965 miles
  • 2021 – 47,062 miles
  • 2020 – 45,334 miles
  • 2019 – 41,979 miles
  • 2018 – 40,704 miles
  • 2017 – 39,290 miles
  • 2016 – 37,855 miles
  • 2015 – 35,921 miles
  • 2014 – 33,860 miles
  • 2013 – 31,268 miles
  • 2012 – 28,365 miles
  • 2011 – 25,621 miles
  • 2009 – 20,822 miles
  • 2008 – 14,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,671 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe damp with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    751655808746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,671 miles (+5,132)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    659810499320
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass54,539 miles (+1,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    160724332107
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    179631178232
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail52,807 miles (+2,842)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    234686969692
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass49,965 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    460411480606
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Small leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail49,958 miles (+2,896)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    207631688179
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Small leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,062 miles (+1,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,062 miles
    Test number
    144420542783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,334 miles (+3,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    531430138055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,979 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    757689255075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,704 miles (+1,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    294964119647
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on edges

  12. Pass39,290 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    726632812229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    692234375928
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both wearing close to 2mm markers.

  14. Fail37,855 miles (+1,934)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    294081122012
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront disks wearing thin
    • 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)

  15. Pass35,921 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    425491515189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,860 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    965453574099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,268 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    447627773050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,365 miles (+2,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,365 miles
    Test number
    568827642174
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSill kit fitted

  19. Pass25,621 miles (+2,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    538906411359
    • NoteAll four tyres are worn on inner edge

  20. Pass23,146 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    765411541015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,822 miles (+6,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,822 miles
    Test number
    414243499299
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrish

  22. Pass14,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    940376688117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 NKC

Does LM05 NKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 NKC is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 NKC?
The MOT on LM05 NKC is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 NKC done?
LM05 NKC was recorded at 59,671 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,549 miles a year.
Has LM05 NKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 NKC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 NKC 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 LM05 NKC find?
LM05 NKC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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