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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LPYMOT history

LS05 LPY is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS05 LPY red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,353 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LPY was last recorded at 121,353 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,086 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,353 miles
  • 2025 – 118,086 miles
  • 2024 – 117,456 miles
  • 2023 – 111,937 miles
  • 2022 – 103,517 miles
  • 2021 – 94,556 miles
  • 2020 – 93,132 miles
  • 2019 – 89,560 miles
  • 2018 – 84,231 miles
  • 2017 – 78,637 miles
  • 2016 – 71,081 miles
  • 2015 – 64,156 miles
  • 2014 – 52,874 miles
  • 2013 – 42,985 miles
  • 2012 – 35,294 miles
  • 2011 – 24,843 miles
  • 2010 – 15,929 miles
  • 2009 – 12,929 miles
  • 2008 – 9,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,353 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    108698158161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,353 miles (+3,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    756344692222
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass118,086 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,086 miles
    Test number
    683319869164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,456 miles (+5,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,456 miles
    Test number
    427793230609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass111,937 miles (+8,420)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,937 miles
    Test number
    535039962004
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak from around pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,517 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    541014573532
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in o/s lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine air intake pipe split

  7. Fail103,517 miles (+8,961)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    196755161685
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in o/s lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine air intake pipe split

  8. Pass94,556 miles (+158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    450760303859
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail94,398 miles (+1,266)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    874958257502
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass93,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    588644544945
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail93,132 miles (+3,572)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    872850296632
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass89,560 miles (+5,329)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    727660965484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass84,231 miles (+5,594)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    835751592388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass78,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    745531187333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail78,637 miles (+7,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    427524130080
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass71,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    880098518872
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

  17. Fail71,081 miles (+6,925)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    299127367628
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

  18. Pass64,156 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    267001345134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

  19. Fail64,156 miles (+11,282)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    217941845100
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

  20. Pass52,874 miles (+9,889)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    278603634100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box and clamp poor condition

  21. Pass42,985 miles (+7,691)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    268337433450
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass35,294 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    986119442143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust

  23. Fail35,294 miles (+10,451)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    355969242148
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust

  24. Pass24,843 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    326892751155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,929 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,929 miles
    Test number
    231501340155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,929 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    900729139183
    • 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)

  27. Pass9,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,926 miles
    Test number
    831260148102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LPY

Does LS05 LPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LPY is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LPY?
The MOT on LS05 LPY is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LPY done?
LS05 LPY was recorded at 121,353 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LS05 LPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LPY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 LPY 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 LPY find?
LS05 LPY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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