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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VZBMOT history

LM52 VZB is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

LM52 VZB silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
113,447 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VZB was last recorded at 113,447 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 6,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,980 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
6,467 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,447 miles
  • 2021 – 106,980 miles
  • 2020 – 96,428 miles
  • 2019 – 92,981 miles
  • 2018 – 88,613 miles
  • 2016 – 84,372 miles
  • 2014 – 75,356 miles
  • 2012 – 61,445 miles
  • 2011 – 53,247 miles
  • 2010 – 48,050 miles
  • 2009 – 30,507 miles
  • 2008 – 23,839 miles
  • 2007 – 20,128 miles
  • 2006 – 14,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,447 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,447 miles (+6,467)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    826672556375
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass106,980 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    219591813445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,825 miles (+8,397)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    547524460261
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light illuminated

  4. Pass96,428 miles (+3,447)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,428 miles
    Test number
    364719047081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    570718442293
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail92,981 miles (+12)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    833535530681
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main Beam HID Bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail92,969 miles (+4,356)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    311109506721
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass88,613 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    242240490993
    • AdvisoryHeadlight conversion fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail88,612 miles (+4,240)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    434712336131
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight conversion fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    854143766680
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  11. Fail84,372 miles (+4,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    288392641432
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  12. Pass79,715 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    441611469909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    335396554317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail75,356 miles (+8,660)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    389501554376
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,696 miles (+5,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    735782724007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass61,445 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    817470152342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,964 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    737110722031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,888 miles (+4,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    158843612053
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    118820711401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail53,247 miles (+5,197)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    466760811054
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,050 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    220327120010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  22. Pass48,050 miles (+17,543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    353617920026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  23. Pass30,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    574467909063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,507 miles (+6,668)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    174737309065
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteClutch an ti slip missing

  25. Pass23,839 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,839 miles
    Test number
    670460148006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass20,128 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,128 miles
    Test number
    490301367074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,990 miles
    Test number
    662424716079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VZB

Does LM52 VZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VZB expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VZB?
The MOT on LM52 VZB expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VZB done?
LM52 VZB was recorded at 113,447 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has LM52 VZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VZB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 VZB 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 VZB find?
LM52 VZB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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