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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 GYVMOT history

LO04 GYV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LO04 GYV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
78,615 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 GYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 GYV was last recorded at 78,615 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,714 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,901 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,615 miles
  • 2025 – 76,714 miles
  • 2024 – 73,006 miles
  • 2023 – 70,214 miles
  • 2022 – 65,118 miles
  • 2021 – 57,726 miles
  • 2020 – 49,920 miles
  • 2019 – 42,372 miles
  • 2018 – 35,191 miles
  • 2017 – 33,065 miles
  • 2016 – 29,405 miles
  • 2015 – 25,901 miles
  • 2014 – 23,362 miles
  • 2013 – 20,729 miles
  • 2012 – 17,758 miles
  • 2011 – 14,807 miles
  • 2010 – 11,154 miles
  • 2009 – 6,265 miles
  • 2008 – 5,050 miles
  • 2007 – 3,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust rear box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,615 miles (+1,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    777433414637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,714 miles (+3,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    250230968830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,006 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    310183907303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,214 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    664997321605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,857 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    107008143341
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,118 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    680770355470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,726 miles (+7,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,726 miles
    Test number
    250016293242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass49,920 miles (+7,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    349232439641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BODY TRIM DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass42,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    637737400487
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  10. Fail42,372 miles (+7,181)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    495246629540
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  11. Pass35,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    555872093875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail35,191 miles (+2,126)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    122902646431
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass33,065 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    175031528747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,405 miles (+3,504)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,405 miles
    Test number
    552526675580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes sticking on slightly.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  15. Pass25,901 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    637335025279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box skin corroding
  16. Fail25,901 miles (+2,539)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    108882025260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box skin corroding
  17. Pass23,362 miles (+2,633)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    748636324243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCracking on both rear tyres.
    • NoteWear on wiper blades.
  18. Pass20,729 miles (+2,971)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    109745203287
    • 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)
    • NoteCracking on both rear tyres.
  19. Pass17,758 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    348403022453
    • 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. Pass14,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,807 miles
    Test number
    245771621289
    • 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)
  21. Fail16,900 miles (+5,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,900 miles
    Test number
    515151921226
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  22. Pass11,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    294205520212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,154 miles (+4,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    393455120251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  24. Pass6,265 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    6,265 miles
    Test number
    601188269184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,050 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,050 miles
    Test number
    540989698181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    3,680 miles
    Test number
    464932797146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 GYV

Does LO04 GYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 GYV is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 GYV?
The MOT on LO04 GYV is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 GYV done?
LO04 GYV was recorded at 78,615 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has LO04 GYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 GYV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LO04 GYV 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 LO04 GYV find?
LO04 GYV passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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