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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LM59 VELMOT history

LM59 VEL is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LM59 VEL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,536 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VEL was last recorded at 71,536 miles on 16 May 2026, 13,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,767 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,769 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,536 miles
  • 2025 – 57,767 miles
  • 2024 – 52,139 miles
  • 2023 – 45,377 miles
  • 2022 – 42,007 miles
  • 2021 – 39,479 miles
  • 2020 – 36,337 miles
  • 2019 – 35,505 miles
  • 2018 – 35,061 miles
  • 2017 – 34,536 miles
  • 2016 – 32,808 miles
  • 2015 – 31,644 miles
  • 2014 – 29,567 miles
  • 2013 – 21,071 miles
  • 2012 – 20,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,536 miles (+13,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,536 miles
    Test number
    760548619398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,767 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    414104655976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,139 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,139 miles
    Test number
    311473926271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,377 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    262545065003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,007 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,007 miles
    Test number
    547005731264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,479 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    168454912633
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass36,337 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    956981838533
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass35,505 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    297728145481
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass35,061 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,061 miles
    Test number
    926362888817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,536 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,536 miles
    Test number
    625808920592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,808 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    501935365247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,644 miles (+2,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,644 miles
    Test number
    319795605153
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail29,567 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    575234894047
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass29,567 miles (+8,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    576084894065
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass21,071 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    625114663055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    615113462302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM59 VEL

Does LM59 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VEL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VEL?
The MOT on LM59 VEL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 VEL done?
LM59 VEL was recorded at 71,536 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has LM59 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VEL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on LM59 VEL 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 LM59 VEL find?
LM59 VEL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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