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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LR55 YXVMOT history

LR55 YXV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

LR55 YXV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,700 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 YXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 YXV was last recorded at 112,700 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,621 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,700 miles
  • 2024 – 105,831 miles
  • 2023 – 94,411 miles
  • 2022 – 90,441 miles
  • 2021 – 83,256 miles
  • 2020 – 79,131 miles
  • 2019 – 75,633 miles
  • 2018 – 71,395 miles
  • 2017 – 67,607 miles
  • 2016 – 62,189 miles
  • 2015 – 59,707 miles
  • 2014 – 54,739 miles
  • 2013 – 49,735 miles
  • 2012 – 44,676 miles
  • 2011 – 38,592 miles
  • 2010 – 30,204 miles
  • 2009 – 21,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,700 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,700 miles (+79)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    341826907103
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,621 miles (+6,790)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,621 miles
    Test number
    961469882294
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing stiff when on the ground (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper lower arms, links, trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers controller defective, wipers on

  3. Pass105,831 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    648431892669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail105,831 miles (+11,420)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    766202049457
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,411 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    623770036039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,441 miles (+7,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    744401948700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass83,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    480212703913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail83,256 miles (+4,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    468596542241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass79,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    167156877668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,131 miles (+3,498)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    259768842573
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,633 miles (+4,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    361151578056
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass71,395 miles (+3,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    134311607710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Pass67,607 miles (+5,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,607 miles
    Test number
    864135440773
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

  14. Pass62,189 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    962397210067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,707 miles (+4,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    367119195059
    • NoteAll tyres in poor condition

  16. Pass54,739 miles (+5,004)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    949734304111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass49,735 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    757684593035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,676 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    216683802479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  19. Fail44,676 miles (+6,084)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    545023202162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  20. Pass38,592 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,592 miles
    Test number
    577852001133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,204 miles (+1,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    911914500112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,589 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,589 miles
    Test number
    193565610071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,048 miles
    Test number
    770015619028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 YXV

Does LR55 YXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 YXV expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 YXV?
The MOT on LR55 YXV expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 YXV done?
LR55 YXV was recorded at 112,700 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has LR55 YXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 YXV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 YXV 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 YXV find?
LR55 YXV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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