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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 SSOMOT history

LM52 SSO is a white petrol MINI first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 54,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

LM52 SSO white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
54,625 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SSO was last recorded at 54,625 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,592 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
2,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,625 miles
  • 2023 – 53,592 miles
  • 2022 – 50,584 miles
  • 2021 – 48,075 miles
  • 2020 – 47,743 miles
  • 2019 – 43,969 miles
  • 2018 – 40,719 miles
  • 2017 – 39,529 miles
  • 2016 – 38,516 miles
  • 2015 – 37,555 miles
  • 2014 – 36,422 miles
  • 2013 – 35,340 miles
  • 2012 – 33,900 miles
  • 2011 – 32,261 miles
  • 2010 – 29,946 miles
  • 2009 – 28,315 miles
  • 2008 – 26,662 miles
  • 2007 – 24,676 miles
  • 2006 – 21,657 miles
  • 2005 – 11,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,625 miles

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, 2021–2023

  • Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside & offside lenses have water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,625 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    750665349649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    511158540783
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside & offside lenses have water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  3. Fail53,592 miles (+3,008)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    470553266224
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside & offside lenses have water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  4. Pass50,584 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,584 miles
    Test number
    266368407813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail50,583 miles (+2,508)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    975910978522
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  6. Pass48,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    582780083856
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail48,075 miles (+332)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    138570383031
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,743 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,743 miles
    Test number
    802501024558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,969 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    348375576075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    268263848380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,719 miles (+1,190)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    731831516799
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass39,529 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    227979285175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass38,516 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    919438925684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,555 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    203251193367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass36,422 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,422 miles
    Test number
    339088104303
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail35,340 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    396989403357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass35,340 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    467859503412
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail33,900 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    279379192263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteEhaust rear box very rusty

  19. Pass33,900 miles (+1,639)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    838509092200
    • 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)
    • NoteEhaust rear box very rusty

  20. Pass32,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    467616601366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,257 miles (+2,311)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    549156401359
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    214539800398
    • NoteTyre warning light flashing

  23. Fail29,946 miles (+1,631)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    454889500331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTyre warning light flashing

  24. Pass28,315 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,315 miles
    Test number
    332439209373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,312 miles (+1,650)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    734288009379
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass26,662 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    402241018367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,676 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,676 miles
    Test number
    982889507398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,657 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    224690316359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    653490405244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail11,610 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    310249195118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM52 SSO

Does LM52 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 SSO expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SSO?
The MOT on LM52 SSO expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 SSO done?
LM52 SSO was recorded at 54,625 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 2,238 miles a year.
Has LM52 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SSO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 SSO 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 LM52 SSO find?
LM52 SSO passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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