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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 YKCMOT history

LR05 YKC is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

LR05 YKC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2025
Mileage
91,692 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 YKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 YKC was last recorded at 91,692 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,897 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,692 miles
  • 2023 – 89,897 miles
  • 2021 – 87,578 miles
  • 2020 – 82,609 miles
  • 2019 – 76,389 miles
  • 2018 – 74,287 miles
  • 2017 – 67,580 miles
  • 2016 – 62,418 miles
  • 2015 – 57,315 miles
  • 2014 – 53,060 miles
  • 2013 – 46,805 miles
  • 2012 – 40,858 miles
  • 2011 – 37,910 miles
  • 2010 – 32,868 miles
  • 2009 – 24,259 miles
  • 2008 – 19,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,692 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside fuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush split, knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect to confirm legal thickness

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,692 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,692 miles
    Test number
    174445557545
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush split, knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  2. Fail91,692 miles (+1,795)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,692 miles
    Test number
    604094750814
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush split, knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  3. Pass89,897 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    304083299352
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount bush worn/split, knocking noise on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect to confirm legal thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered and various components corroded

  4. Fail89,897 miles (+2,319)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    362765806575
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn/split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect to confirm legal thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered and various components corroded

  5. Pass87,578 miles (+4,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    996715258075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass82,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    539710581407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,605 miles (+6,216)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    467684591615
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    161127724258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,389 miles (+2,102)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    437572059466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    771005599454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail74,287 miles (+6,707)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    434546594729
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass67,580 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    811898265125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,418 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,418 miles
    Test number
    811390289041
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES

  14. Pass57,315 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    513400054293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail57,276 miles (+4,216)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    635088524890
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,060 miles (+6,255)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    319983424234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass46,805 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    958655123279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,858 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    298669022297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,910 miles (+5,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    657257121318
    • Note1. n/s front tyre near legal limits. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

  20. Pass32,868 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    900380230328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,259 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,259 miles
    Test number
    910710649205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail24,249 miles (+5,103)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,249 miles
    Test number
    333159239271
    • DangerousNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,146 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,146 miles
    Test number
    980743118245
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rubber brake reaction bushes deteriorated and split but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSmall cut offside front tyre

Questions about LR05 YKC

Does LR05 YKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 YKC expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 YKC?
The MOT on LR05 YKC expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 YKC done?
LR05 YKC was recorded at 91,692 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has LR05 YKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 YKC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 YKC 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 YKC find?
LR05 YKC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside; front oil leak, but not excessive dip stick broken, and 5 more.

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