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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VYWMOT history

LM52 VYW is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

LM52 VYW yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
115,004 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VYW was last recorded at 115,004 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 4,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,771 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,233 miles
Average per year
4,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,004 miles
  • 2022 – 110,771 miles
  • 2021 – 108,786 miles
  • 2020 – 107,451 miles
  • 2019 – 101,849 miles
  • 2018 – 98,538 miles
  • 2017 – 94,827 miles
  • 2016 – 91,260 miles
  • 2015 – 88,508 miles
  • 2014 – 84,816 miles
  • 2013 – 78,800 miles
  • 2012 – 74,532 miles
  • 2011 – 70,530 miles
  • 2010 – 68,155 miles
  • 2009 – 51,176 miles
  • 2008 – 42,950 miles
  • 2007 – 37,121 miles
  • 2006 – 30,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,004 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,004 miles (+4,233)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    730850169146
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    761514250168
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail110,771 miles (+1,985)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    591078122784
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass108,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    323471440813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,782 miles (+1,331)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    283324886578
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,451 miles (+5,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    398295597649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner nearside front inner suspension arm pin bush worn but not excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner offside front inner suspension arm pin bush worn but not excessive movement

  7. Pass101,849 miles (+3,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    749971406786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,538 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    783421063132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass94,827 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    350531809958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    487371878454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,260 miles (+2,752)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    297255745921
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Pass88,508 miles (+3,692)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    126723835036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass84,816 miles (+6,016)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    269064124055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriated

  14. Pass78,800 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    216741033023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,532 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,532 miles
    Test number
    707041622041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,530 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    489715711043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,155 miles (+16,979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    264740330078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,176 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,176 miles
    Test number
    823949129072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail51,176 miles (+8,226)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,176 miles
    Test number
    922648629042
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass42,950 miles (+5,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    681275248027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass37,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    292289017071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,118 miles (+6,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,118 miles
    Test number
    394989217044
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass30,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    131515546029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,190 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    404735446056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Questions about LM52 VYW

Does LM52 VYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VYW expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VYW?
The MOT on LM52 VYW expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VYW done?
LM52 VYW was recorded at 115,004 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 4,992 miles a year.
Has LM52 VYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VYW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 VYW 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 VYW find?
LM52 VYW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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