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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 VHKMOT history

LM54 VHK is a purple petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LM54 VHK purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,471 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VHK was last recorded at 107,471 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,469 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,471 miles
  • 2025 – 103,194 miles
  • 2024 – 101,308 miles
  • 2023 – 98,511 miles
  • 2022 – 94,778 miles
  • 2021 – 93,283 miles
  • 2020 – 90,988 miles
  • 2019 – 85,400 miles
  • 2018 – 77,132 miles
  • 2017 – 71,367 miles
  • 2016 – 58,524 miles
  • 2015 – 57,861 miles
  • 2014 – 44,897 miles
  • 2013 – 41,879 miles
  • 2012 – 38,020 miles
  • 2011 – 33,332 miles
  • 2010 – 27,079 miles
  • 2009 – 20,908 miles
  • 2008 – 16,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Radiator weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sections of chassis/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,471 miles (+2)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    538447948967
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Radiator weeping
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sections of chassis/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail107,469 miles (+4,275)2 dangerous6 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    574723756840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Radiator weeping
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sections of chassis/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,194 miles (+1,886)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,194 miles
    Test number
    245916435902
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass101,308 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    445699995222
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail101,305 miles (+2,794)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,305 miles
    Test number
    667436411242
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass98,511 miles (+3,733)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    615355559240
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Replaced (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Replaced (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass94,778 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,778 miles
    Test number
    234706251420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,283 miles (+2,295)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    715188546171
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,988 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    914497218603
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail90,988 miles (+5,588)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,988 miles
    Test number
    830217095843
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass85,400 miles (+8,268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,400 miles
    Test number
    507243360198
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass77,132 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    576063870855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,130 miles (+5,763)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    340377170004
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox has a hole resulting in the emissions failure (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass71,367 miles (+12,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    879164341582
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,524 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    896841481775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,861 miles (+7,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    624475998846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,147 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    736601575079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,897 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    198106614402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,879 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,879 miles
    Test number
    486439213062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,020 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    969866712017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,332 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,332 miles
    Test number
    458937611051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,079 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    842449010060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,908 miles
    Test number
    194660529079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  24. Fail20,908 miles (+4,894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,908 miles
    Test number
    180980929433
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape

  25. Pass16,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,014 miles
    Test number
    774272508075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VHK

Does LM54 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VHK is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VHK?
The MOT on LM54 VHK is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 VHK done?
LM54 VHK was recorded at 107,471 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
Has LM54 VHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VHK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 VHK 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 LM54 VHK find?
LM54 VHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front coolant leak radiator weeping, and 11 more.

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