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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 KXSMOT history

LR55 KXS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LR55 KXS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,632 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 KXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 KXS was last recorded at 107,632 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,759 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,632 miles
  • 2024 – 106,759 miles
  • 2023 – 105,388 miles
  • 2022 – 104,366 miles
  • 2021 – 103,148 miles
  • 2020 – 102,616 miles
  • 2019 – 101,920 miles
  • 2018 – 101,774 miles
  • 2017 – 97,547 miles
  • 2016 – 85,783 miles
  • 2015 – 80,930 miles
  • 2014 – 72,837 miles
  • 2013 – 65,881 miles
  • 2012 – 57,295 miles
  • 2011 – 48,346 miles
  • 2010 – 45,665 miles
  • 2009 – 35,272 miles
  • 2008 – 27,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,632 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,632 miles (+873)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,632 miles
    Test number
    237108377516
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,759 miles (+1,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    361527440293
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,388 miles (+1,022)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,388 miles
    Test number
    966764447504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    467092354255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,366 miles (+1,218)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    597520821421
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,148 miles (+532)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,148 miles
    Test number
    866415474825
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive visible from underside of vehicle - engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer section showing deterioration - no leakage evident when inspected.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

  7. Pass102,616 miles (+696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    415064881676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,920 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,920 miles
    Test number
    570481757619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,774 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    992573737123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  10. Fail101,774 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    593920019631
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass97,547 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    790450130928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  12. Fail97,547 miles (+11,764)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    187021876484
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  13. Pass85,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    535867320629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,783 miles (+4,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,783 miles
    Test number
    883545931905
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass80,930 miles (+8,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    858352759444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp lense missing

  16. Pass72,837 miles (+6,956)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,837 miles
    Test number
    119757814207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge and perished
    • NoteNearside no plate lamp lense missing
    • NotePossible power steering oil leak

  17. Pass65,881 miles (+8,586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    707817623249
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes have movement but bushes still intact
    • NotePower stearing has a fluid leak

  18. Pass57,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    299616932270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail57,293 miles (+8,947)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,293 miles
    Test number
    878496032227
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,346 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    176396831240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,665 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    320550670437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs surface corrosion on inside

  22. Pass45,665 miles (+10,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    770980470213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs surface corrosion on inside

  23. Pass35,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    884484679222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,272 miles (+7,848)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    414144579265
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass27,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,424 miles
    Test number
    834217078280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 KXS

Does LR55 KXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 KXS expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 KXS?
The MOT on LR55 KXS expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 KXS done?
LR55 KXS was recorded at 107,632 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has LR55 KXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 KXS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 KXS 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 LR55 KXS find?
LR55 KXS passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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