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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VZKMOT history

LR55 VZK is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR55 VZK red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,810 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VZK was last recorded at 108,810 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,785 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,810 miles
  • 2024 – 108,785 miles
  • 2023 – 108,030 miles
  • 2022 – 107,091 miles
  • 2021 – 106,004 miles
  • 2020 – 104,002 miles
  • 2019 – 86,131 miles
  • 2018 – 71,556 miles
  • 2017 – 63,561 miles
  • 2015 – 53,808 miles
  • 2014 – 46,169 miles
  • 2013 – 40,572 miles
  • 2012 – 38,687 miles
  • 2011 – 33,364 miles
  • 2010 – 26,468 miles
  • 2009 – 19,268 miles
  • 2008 – 13,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • TPMS light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,810 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    474568671811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,785 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,785 miles
    Test number
    665203309051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,766 miles (+736)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    209892657983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    262955660632
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail108,030 miles (+939)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    739526557526
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass107,091 miles (+1,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    319128048066
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    393634303596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,004 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,004 miles
    Test number
    243635192490
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,002 miles (+517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    464937296974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  10. Fail103,485 miles (+17,354)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    628153563726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  11. Pass86,131 miles (+14,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    902322000150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    714266862800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,556 miles (+280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    748544394446
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass71,276 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,276 miles
    Test number
    471178010045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail71,271 miles (+7,710)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    801843425658
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,561 miles (+9,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    364672955296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    498470095198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,808 miles (+7,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    638788285142
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass46,169 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,169 miles
    Test number
    196050614279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,572 miles (+1,885)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,572 miles
    Test number
    146941223266
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass38,687 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    157253012239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,364 miles (+6,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    859021191280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to cord on inner edge advise replace

  23. Fail26,468 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,468 miles
    Test number
    570446080213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTread worn close to cord on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

  24. Pass26,468 miles (+7,200)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,468 miles
    Test number
    741076780206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTread worn close to cord on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

  25. Pass19,268 miles (+6,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,268 miles
    Test number
    761468489236
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  26. Pass13,260 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    321010488425
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail13,260 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    592540588244
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR55 VZK

Does LR55 VZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VZK is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VZK?
The MOT on LR55 VZK is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VZK done?
LR55 VZK was recorded at 108,810 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has LR55 VZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VZK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 VZK 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 VZK find?
LR55 VZK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides.

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