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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP61 CDUMOT history

LP61 CDU is a black diesel MINI first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LP61 CDU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,598 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CDU was last recorded at 87,598 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,598 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,598 miles
  • 2025 – 78,663 miles
  • 2024 – 68,670 miles
  • 2023 – 63,256 miles
  • 2022 – 51,854 miles
  • 2021 – 46,580 miles
  • 2020 – 44,356 miles
  • 2019 – 41,857 miles
  • 2018 – 38,373 miles
  • 2017 – 34,193 miles
  • 2016 – 28,917 miles
  • 2015 – 24,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,598 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    858590688614
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail87,598 miles (+8,935)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    411338814489
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    314920548239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,663 miles (+9,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    882185252359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass68,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    718658886144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp works intermittently seems to be affected by opening and closing of boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail68,670 miles (+5,414)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    469423114505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction zone a 17mm restriction bird poo (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction removed 7mm of bird poo to pass !!!! (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp works intermittently seems to be affected by opening and closing of boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass63,256 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    265127976056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail63,254 miles (+11,400)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    117904352624
    • MajorFront Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet trim missing exposing screws facing outwards (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,854 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    258613494370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,580 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    888601664025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover missing.
  11. Pass44,356 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    918859085599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,857 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    611135329777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,373 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    919347173534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass34,193 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,193 miles
    Test number
    822079105848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,917 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    763401309841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,699 miles
    Test number
    247908805005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CDU

Does LP61 CDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CDU is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CDU?
The MOT on LP61 CDU is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CDU done?
LP61 CDU was recorded at 87,598 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,344 miles a year.
Has LP61 CDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CDU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 CDU 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 LP61 CDU find?
LP61 CDU passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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