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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LPOMOT history

LS05 LPO is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

LS05 LPO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
105,683 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LPO was last recorded at 105,683 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 5,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,377 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,306 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,683 miles
  • 2024 – 100,377 miles
  • 2023 – 98,254 miles
  • 2022 – 97,982 miles
  • 2021 – 96,353 miles
  • 2020 – 87,478 miles
  • 2019 – 86,336 miles
  • 2018 – 75,483 miles
  • 2017 – 60,368 miles
  • 2016 – 58,238 miles
  • 2015 – 50,974 miles
  • 2014 – 46,531 miles
  • 2013 – 42,429 miles
  • 2012 – 38,083 miles
  • 2011 – 33,659 miles
  • 2010 – 28,375 miles
  • 2009 – 23,707 miles
  • 2008 – 18,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,683 miles (+5,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    216693163751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass100,377 miles (+2,123)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,377 miles
    Test number
    255577834217
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 and o/s/f cut (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass98,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    732689290369
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail98,254 miles (+272)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    634046701515
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass97,982 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,982 miles
    Test number
    867556917130
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass96,353 miles (+8,875)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    406565554615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    883009958112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail87,478 miles (+1,142)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    165802072678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,336 miles
    Test number
    897807666359
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail86,335 miles (+10,852)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    217655070810
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass75,483 miles (+351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    876252155610
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail75,132 miles (+14,764)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    664395740455
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass60,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,368 miles
    Test number
    538030139660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,367 miles (+2,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    148234561044
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
  15. Pass58,238 miles (+7,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    312580259764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,974 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    977546245131
    • 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)
  17. Pass46,531 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    317893154100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,429 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    835670443103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,083 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    255445942475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,659 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,659 miles
    Test number
    776107741170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,375 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    262876240485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,707 miles
    Test number
    390542149144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail23,707 miles (+5,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,707 miles
    Test number
    282882149107
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass18,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    822632248179
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LS05 LPO

Does LS05 LPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LPO expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LPO?
The MOT on LS05 LPO expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LPO done?
LS05 LPO was recorded at 105,683 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has LS05 LPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LPO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 LPO 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 LS05 LPO find?
LS05 LPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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