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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP55 SAPMOT history

LP55 SAP is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LP55 SAP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
97,472 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP55 SAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP55 SAP was last recorded at 97,472 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,414 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,058 miles
Average per year
5,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,472 miles
  • 2025 – 91,414 miles
  • 2024 – 87,279 miles
  • 2023 – 83,137 miles
  • 2022 – 78,794 miles
  • 2021 – 78,697 miles
  • 2020 – 78,189 miles
  • 2019 – 75,259 miles
  • 2018 – 68,730 miles
  • 2017 – 65,450 miles
  • 2016 – 55,428 miles
  • 2015 – 39,323 miles
  • 2014 – 29,345 miles
  • 2013 – 24,269 miles
  • 2012 – 16,455 miles
  • 2011 – 8,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,472 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,472 miles (+6,058)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    741038968963
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass91,414 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    159124451145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,279 miles (+4,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,279 miles
    Test number
    477637094397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,137 miles (+4,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    134356911281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,794 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    339676106571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,697 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    386083539636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass78,189 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    436502345659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,259 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    196530993399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,730 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    356232008850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    279086820916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,450 miles (+10,022)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    378602861511
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass55,428 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    697768175325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,106 miles (+12,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    386057948563
    • AdvisoryOS screen wiper poor
  14. Pass39,323 miles (+9,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,323 miles
    Test number
    846310055011
    • 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)
  15. Pass29,345 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    875709944096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,269 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    869125943009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,455 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,455 miles
    Test number
    195388952086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,897 miles
    Test number
    456520461065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LP55 SAP

Does LP55 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP55 SAP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP55 SAP?
The MOT on LP55 SAP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP55 SAP done?
LP55 SAP was recorded at 97,472 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,832 miles a year.
Has LP55 SAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP55 SAP has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LP55 SAP 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 LP55 SAP find?
LP55 SAP passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive requires attention.

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