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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VFKMOT history

LR55 VFK is a red petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LR55 VFK red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
104,877 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VFK was last recorded at 104,877 miles on 9 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2022: 104,877 miles, lower than 104,878 miles on 28 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,878 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,877 miles
  • 2021 – 87,231 miles
  • 2020 – 80,508 miles
  • 2019 – 76,395 miles
  • 2018 – 71,516 miles
  • 2017 – 65,753 miles
  • 2016 – 57,045 miles
  • 2015 – 49,615 miles
  • 2013 – 41,237 miles
  • 2012 – 34,503 miles
  • 2011 – 29,326 miles
  • 2010 – 25,535 miles
  • 2009 – 19,700 miles
  • 2008 – 19,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,877 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    597044539390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,878 miles (+17,647)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,878 miles
    Test number
    589283064102
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    430666021583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,231 miles (+6,723)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    252707799747
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,508 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    614265807728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRusty rear exhaust

  6. Fail80,508 miles (+4,113)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    435466667940
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRusty rear exhaust

  7. Pass76,395 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    742460320301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,516 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    997071452286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,753 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    739418102287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,045 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    831077277547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,615 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    546122395153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,237 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    459677743462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,503 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,503 miles
    Test number
    497029432349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,326 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    906698941358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    365263811012
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Fail27,823 miles (+2,288)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    838243111045
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass25,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,535 miles
    Test number
    322405820091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,535 miles (+5,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,535 miles
    Test number
    120955120083
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass19,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    791089529097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail19,700 miles (+123)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    893209629019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass19,577 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,577 miles
    Test number
    740306148335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail19,397 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    371247518316
    • Repaired at testTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass19,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    651297718307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 VFK

Does LR55 VFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VFK expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VFK?
The MOT on LR55 VFK expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VFK done?
LR55 VFK was recorded at 104,877 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has LR55 VFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VFK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VFK find?
LR55 VFK passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush.

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