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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VYUMOT history

LM52 VYU is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 68,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LM52 VYU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,827 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VYU was last recorded at 68,827 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,808 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,827 miles
  • 2025 – 63,842 miles
  • 2024 – 56,732 miles
  • 2022 – 52,238 miles
  • 2021 – 51,601 miles
  • 2020 – 49,477 miles
  • 2019 – 48,781 miles
  • 2018 – 48,559 miles
  • 2017 – 46,835 miles
  • 2016 – 41,570 miles
  • 2015 – 37,572 miles
  • 2014 – 36,154 miles
  • 2013 – 33,436 miles
  • 2012 – 30,480 miles
  • 2011 – 27,618 miles
  • 2010 – 25,260 miles
  • 2009 – 22,632 miles
  • 2008 – 19,390 miles
  • 2007 – 15,991 miles
  • 2005 – 9,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,827 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,827 miles (+19)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    549151267617
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail68,808 miles (+4,966)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    871249635605
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,842 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    277640621180
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail63,820 miles (+12)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    836037716041
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail63,808 miles (+7,076)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    179020660489
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    617027775020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,732 miles (+4,494)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    313845420493
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass52,238 miles (+637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    983405168534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  9. Pass51,601 miles (+2,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    491054944516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySteering creaking when turning lock to lock
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light flashing

  10. Pass49,477 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    924222112629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted.

  11. Fail49,473 miles (+692)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,473 miles
    Test number
    856186120179
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted.

  12. Pass48,781 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    944878807483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Fail48,777 miles (+218)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    667449508812
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass48,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    898368785547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail48,559 miles (+1,724)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    479033677884
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass46,835 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    667920666365
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisorySteering wheel noisy when turning

  17. Fail46,835 miles (+5,265)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    928000470929
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
    • AdvisorySteering wheel noisy when turning

  18. Pass41,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    575907002298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront does not clear the windscreen effectively

  19. Fail41,570 miles (+3,998)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    597028296350
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront does not clear the windscreen effectively

  20. Fail37,572 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    839503115078
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass37,572 miles (+1,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    939223615062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass36,154 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,154 miles
    Test number
    795043224084
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  23. Fail36,154 miles (+2,718)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,154 miles
    Test number
    578872824083
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  24. Pass33,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    795964823069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,436 miles (+2,956)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    945084123088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Fail30,480 miles6 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    245827122047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteFront suspenion lower wishbone rear bushies poor

  27. Pass30,480 miles (+2,862)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    305327522032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteFront suspenion lower wishbone rear bushies poor

  28. Fail27,618 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    316553511015
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass27,618 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    958643911071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,260 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    304731610067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    271482829030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail22,632 miles (+3,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    721342629037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Fail19,390 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,390 miles
    Test number
    260788208021
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  34. Pass19,390 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,390 miles
    Test number
    661778308079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass15,991 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,991 miles
    Test number
    123073227094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass9,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,881 miles
    Test number
    263596155343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VYU

Does LM52 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VYU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VYU?
The MOT on LM52 VYU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VYU done?
LM52 VYU was recorded at 68,827 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has LM52 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VYU has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VYU 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 VYU find?
LM52 VYU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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