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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YDAMOT history

LM52 YDA is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LM52 YDA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,541 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM52 YDA was last recorded at 61,541 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,227 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,541 miles
  • 2025 – 61,227 miles
  • 2024 – 60,891 miles
  • 2023 – 60,043 miles
  • 2022 – 58,899 miles
  • 2021 – 58,179 miles
  • 2020 – 57,584 miles
  • 2019 – 56,947 miles
  • 2018 – 56,441 miles
  • 2017 – 56,272 miles
  • 2016 – 56,017 miles
  • 2015 – 53,032 miles
  • 2014 – 47,698 miles
  • 2013 – 43,317 miles
  • 2012 – 38,175 miles
  • 2011 – 33,351 miles
  • 2010 – 28,765 miles
  • 2009 – 24,416 miles
  • 2008 – 19,732 miles
  • 2007 – 14,663 miles
  • 2006 – 11,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,541 miles (+314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    431085164709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit (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 close limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass61,227 miles (+336)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    562717457105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    121023168550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail60,891 miles (+848)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    834592023271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,043 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    170228123666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    429157308115
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,899 miles (+720)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    605374415605
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high beam activated when using right turn signal (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,179 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,179 miles
    Test number
    956038474914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    968554176645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail57,584 miles (+637)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    333632497730
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,947 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    473662268406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,441 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    611081923159
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on 18% pass value 16%
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail56,437 miles (+165)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    833846412504
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By Flexi Hose Join (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high BOTH ! (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,272 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    215452283510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,017 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    857396700199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,032 miles (+5,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,032 miles
    Test number
    608538905055
    • NoteBoth rear slincer rear rubber mounts deteriorating

  17. Fail47,698 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    215599004036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChildseat fitted to OSR.Adult belt not fully tested.

  18. Pass47,698 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    625389704084
    • NoteChildseat fitted to OSR.Adult belt not fully tested.

  19. Fail47,685 miles (+4,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    115748804059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass43,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    385551113020
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail43,317 miles (+5,142)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    956581413037
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass38,175 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,175 miles
    Test number
    157676922009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,090 miles (+4,739)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    707091622033
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass33,351 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,351 miles
    Test number
    227705521016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,765 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    400449120026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,416 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    353105019003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,732 miles (+5,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    352451628040
    • 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)

  28. Pass14,663 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,663 miles
    Test number
    491996317074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,196 miles
    Test number
    562104616094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YDA

Does LM52 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YDA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YDA?
The MOT on LM52 YDA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YDA done?
LM52 YDA was recorded at 61,541 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,514 miles a year.
Has LM52 YDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YDA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 YDA 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 YDA find?
LM52 YDA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close limit; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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