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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VYSMOT history

LM52 VYS is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

LM52 VYS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2024
Mileage
113,428 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VYS was last recorded at 113,428 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 1,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,651 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,777 miles
Average per year
5,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,428 miles
  • 2022 – 111,651 miles
  • 2021 – 110,002 miles
  • 2020 – 108,711 miles
  • 2019 – 106,983 miles
  • 2018 – 104,547 miles
  • 2017 – 102,253 miles
  • 2016 – 99,881 miles
  • 2015 – 96,048 miles
  • 2014 – 92,457 miles
  • 2013 – 85,311 miles
  • 2012 – 79,480 miles
  • 2011 – 76,911 miles
  • 2010 – 67,427 miles
  • 2009 – 48,064 miles
  • 2008 – 43,477 miles
  • 2007 – 37,210 miles
  • 2006 – 25,623 miles
  • 2005 – 20,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    860426068347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded
  2. Fail113,428 miles (+1,777)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    937358058877
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded
  3. Pass111,651 miles (+1,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    437273360636
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass110,002 miles (+1,291)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,002 miles
    Test number
    488653436065
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  5. Pass108,711 miles (+1,728)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    149309070223
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded, unable to fully inspect corrosion within clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, nail in tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded and slightly weakened, not insecure at time of test
  6. Pass106,983 miles (+2,436)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    964981966350
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel strap corroded
  7. Pass104,547 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    345619007469
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around clip, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  8. Fail104,546 miles (+2,293)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,546 miles
    Test number
    457812282034
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around clip, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  9. Pass102,253 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,253 miles
    Test number
    779289358431
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
  10. Pass99,881 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,881 miles
    Test number
    916410468991
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass96,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    339830485179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,048 miles (+3,591)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    389010785115
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass92,457 miles (+7,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    905555174144
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel rim buckled
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and worn on both edges
  14. Pass85,311 miles (+211)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    706623003245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteRear wiper blade missing.
  15. Fail85,100 miles (+5,620)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    658207793160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteRear wiper blade missing.
  16. Pass79,480 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    467845102267
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail79,470 miles (+2,559)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    676632102218
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass76,911 miles (+9,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    627235961131
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass67,427 miles (+19,363)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    320706780157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn & lipped
    • NoteNon run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp a little dim
  20. Pass48,064 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    781591809277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass43,477 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    554681638398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass37,210 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    922137317335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,623 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,623 miles
    Test number
    763587616382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,811 miles
    Test number
    711029605377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VYS

Does LM52 VYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VYS expired on 22 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VYS?
The MOT on LM52 VYS expired on 22 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VYS done?
LM52 VYS was recorded at 113,428 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
Has LM52 VYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VYS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 VYS 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 VYS find?
LM52 VYS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; fuel tank strap very corroded.

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