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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 YVTMOT history

LM05 YVT is a purple petrol MINI first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LM05 YVT purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,161 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 YVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 YVT was last recorded at 96,161 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,118 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,161 miles
  • 2025 – 95,095 miles
  • 2024 – 82,408 miles
  • 2023 – 72,325 miles
  • 2022 – 64,511 miles
  • 2021 – 57,222 miles
  • 2020 – 49,788 miles
  • 2019 – 43,137 miles
  • 2018 – 38,921 miles
  • 2017 – 38,215 miles
  • 2016 – 37,645 miles
  • 2015 – 36,917 miles
  • 2014 – 34,608 miles
  • 2013 – 32,402 miles
  • 2012 – 31,363 miles
  • 2010 – 17,670 miles
  • 2009 – 10,243 miles
  • 2008 – 8,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,161 miles (+43)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,161 miles
    Test number
    640396353797
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail96,118 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    353298230144
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top rubber mount split (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim to light number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass95,095 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,095 miles
    Test number
    595545990731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,288 miles (+9,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    849975779672
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,408 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    771615841703
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail82,406 miles (+10,081)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    279442745954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass72,325 miles (+7,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    134508640807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,511 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,511 miles
    Test number
    124050494487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,510 miles (+7,288)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    627251672363
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,222 miles (+7,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    845107822490
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Require restoring and Polishing (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Disc are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box is starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass49,788 miles (+6,651)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    688196834489
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass43,137 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    428929761361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass38,921 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    205660168828
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass38,215 miles (+570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    646630556742
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryScreen wash poor
  15. Pass37,645 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    963721826798
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass36,917 miles (+2,309)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    837837525068
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
  17. Pass34,608 miles (+2,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    476779324034
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
  18. Pass32,402 miles (+1,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    787605703083
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioraed
  19. Pass31,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    767120832017
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
  20. Fail31,363 miles (+13,693)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    855220532031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated
  21. Pass17,670 miles (+7,427)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    361627750452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on shoulders
  22. Pass10,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,243 miles
    Test number
    330427249226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,243 miles (+2,217)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,243 miles
    Test number
    153586849214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUpper engine hydro-mount leaking, not causing excessive play
  24. Pass8,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,026 miles
    Test number
    150904318234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 YVT

Does LM05 YVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 YVT is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 YVT?
The MOT on LM05 YVT is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 YVT done?
LM05 YVT was recorded at 96,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
Has LM05 YVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 YVT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 YVT 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 YVT find?
LM05 YVT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section corroded, and 2 more.

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