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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VKSMOT history

LR05 VKS is a grey petrol MINI first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LR05 VKS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,050 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VKS was last recorded at 88,050 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,281 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,050 miles
  • 2024 – 86,281 miles
  • 2023 – 85,522 miles
  • 2022 – 84,441 miles
  • 2021 – 84,030 miles
  • 2020 – 82,461 miles
  • 2019 – 80,389 miles
  • 2018 – 77,861 miles
  • 2017 – 74,197 miles
  • 2016 – 70,776 miles
  • 2015 – 60,980 miles
  • 2014 – 55,005 miles
  • 2013 – 50,697 miles
  • 2012 – 46,999 miles
  • 2011 – 42,294 miles
  • 2009 – 30,912 miles
  • 2008 – 24,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,050 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,050 miles (+1,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    748999038342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,281 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    971154997206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,522 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,522 miles
    Test number
    760562142780
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    123833798222
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,441 miles (+411)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    531032841397
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    186679533576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,030 miles (+1,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    425512512579
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass82,461 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,461 miles
    Test number
    904965233838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,442 miles (+2,053)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    981336882042
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,389 miles (+2,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    759672370842
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass77,861 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    747478017517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass74,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    341870707182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail74,197 miles (+3,421)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    582959365310
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,776 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,776 miles
    Test number
    287167117901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,852 miles (+5,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    323367750075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded exccesively
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine and pwr steering system

  16. Pass60,980 miles (+5,975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    139054235439
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight damage n/s front tyre sidewall

  17. Pass55,005 miles (+4,308)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    876318834020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brakes noisy
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  18. Pass50,697 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    109166843464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,999 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    197998732494
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,294 miles (+11,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    339012531054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,912 miles (+5,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    151458249478
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass24,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,994 miles
    Test number
    362044348008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VKS

Does LR05 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VKS is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VKS?
The MOT on LR05 VKS is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VKS done?
LR05 VKS was recorded at 88,050 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has LR05 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VKS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VKS 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 LR05 VKS find?
LR05 VKS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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