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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VRPMOT history

LM52 VRP is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

LM52 VRP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
64,972 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VRP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VRP was last recorded at 64,972 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,965 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,972 miles
  • 2021 – 57,214 miles
  • 2020 – 53,108 miles
  • 2019 – 39,824 miles
  • 2018 – 35,357 miles
  • 2017 – 30,146 miles
  • 2016 – 25,869 miles
  • 2015 – 23,619 miles
  • 2013 – 23,564 miles
  • 2011 – 21,299 miles
  • 2010 – 19,390 miles
  • 2009 – 18,417 miles
  • 2008 – 16,738 miles
  • 2007 – 15,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,972 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust box getting very rusty and starting to come apart

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,972 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    178860022659
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail64,965 miles (+7,751)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    343873231693
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass57,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    499286342094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,214 miles (+4,106)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    158119342341
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass53,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    174297811648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,108 miles (+13,284)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    120755801281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,824 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    678904599605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box getting very rusty and starting to come apart

  8. Fail39,820 miles (+4,463)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,820 miles
    Test number
    915592587908
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition damage to screen outside zone a larger than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box getting very rusty and starting to come apart

  9. Pass35,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    213876506684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail35,357 miles (+5,211)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    101235219404
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass30,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    221252663261
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn lower than the nearside (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail30,146 miles (+4,277)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    733553125705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn lower than the nearside (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass25,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    324755808082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,869 miles (+2,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    599877928608
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass23,619 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,619 miles
    Test number
    145410235045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,564 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,564 miles
    Test number
    358638553323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,875 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,875 miles
    Test number
    157003203009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    178573861301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail21,299 miles (+1,441)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    849223361369
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,858 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,858 miles
    Test number
    876254811080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,390 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,390 miles
    Test number
    764394210068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear no plate discoloured

  22. Pass19,390 miles (+973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,390 miles
    Test number
    881254910097
    • NoteRear no plate discoloured

  23. Pass18,417 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,417 miles
    Test number
    972512829049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,738 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,738 miles
    Test number
    410804328080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    103849417487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VRP

Does LM52 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VRP expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VRP?
The MOT on LM52 VRP expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VRP done?
LM52 VRP was recorded at 64,972 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has LM52 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VRP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 VRP 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 VRP find?
LM52 VRP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coolant leak; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges..

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