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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LO04 HCVMOT history

LO04 HCV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LO04 HCV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,952 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 HCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 HCV was last recorded at 56,952 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,952 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,952 miles
  • 2025 – 55,309 miles
  • 2024 – 54,425 miles
  • 2023 – 53,604 miles
  • 2022 – 51,724 miles
  • 2021 – 49,284 miles
  • 2020 – 47,067 miles
  • 2019 – 45,597 miles
  • 2018 – 42,290 miles
  • 2017 – 40,403 miles
  • 2016 – 38,626 miles
  • 2015 – 36,925 miles
  • 2014 – 35,928 miles
  • 2013 – 35,014 miles
  • 2012 – 33,880 miles
  • 2011 – 32,175 miles
  • 2010 – 29,978 miles
  • 2009 – 29,166 miles
  • 2008 – 26,033 miles
  • 2007 – 22,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    406917652550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  2. Fail56,952 miles (+1,643)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,952 miles
    Test number
    933203345004
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  3. Pass55,309 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,309 miles
    Test number
    755526928683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass54,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    164649001191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail54,425 miles (+821)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    749671174615
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass53,604 miles (+1,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    336481544091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass51,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    672050083027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,724 miles (+2,440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    888686252131
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass49,284 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    248838395208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,274 miles (+2,207)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    248222185967
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass47,067 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,067 miles
    Test number
    314632710311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    737308221889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,597 miles (+3,307)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    665066626887
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass42,290 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    477642780122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,403 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    362650536086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,626 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,626 miles
    Test number
    328643361886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,925 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    298916275153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,928 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    676767264180
    • 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)
  19. Pass35,928 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    707577964198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,014 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    326435273171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    229320982445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,880 miles (+1,705)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    395650382162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass32,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    186842471120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,175 miles (+2,197)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    768691371150
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery light flicking over full load, and charging at 12v
  25. Pass29,978 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    391670080187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,166 miles (+3,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,166 miles
    Test number
    434897479180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass26,033 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,033 miles
    Test number
    382115778165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,440 miles
    Test number
    673982177149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 HCV

Does LO04 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 HCV is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 HCV?
The MOT on LO04 HCV is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 HCV done?
LO04 HCV was recorded at 56,952 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has LO04 HCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 HCV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 HCV 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 HCV find?
LO04 HCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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