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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 VOAMOT history

LS05 VOA is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

LS05 VOA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
121,871 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VOA was last recorded at 121,871 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,869 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,871 miles
  • 2023 – 119,154 miles
  • 2022 – 117,418 miles
  • 2021 – 114,672 miles
  • 2020 – 112,919 miles
  • 2018 – 109,147 miles
  • 2016 – 105,212 miles
  • 2014 – 102,241 miles
  • 2013 – 96,182 miles
  • 2012 – 82,711 miles
  • 2011 – 69,736 miles
  • 2010 – 62,939 miles
  • 2009 – 54,176 miles
  • 2008 – 46,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy corroded and hole (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,871 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    227383735523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy corroded and hole (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail121,869 miles (+2,715)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,869 miles
    Test number
    367411075163
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,154 miles (+7)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,154 miles
    Test number
    114164157132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail119,147 miles (+1,729)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    429194715633
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass117,418 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,418 miles
    Test number
    239672128578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,399 miles (+2,727)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    415824229526
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass114,672 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,672 miles
    Test number
    304443090863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,032 miles (+1,113)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    876837893610
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass112,919 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    637154036427
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake lines corroded.
  10. Fail112,906 miles (+3,759)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    114189196134
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryMetal brake lines corroded.
  11. Pass109,147 miles (+3,935)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    767870311521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
  12. Pass105,212 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    108972929676
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail105,204 miles (+2,963)4 failures3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,204 miles
    Test number
    735958796322
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Things hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass102,241 miles (+6,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    428787054373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail96,182 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    387363843335
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin hanging
  16. Pass96,182 miles (+13,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    598243143315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin hanging
  17. Pass82,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    106800672211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,711 miles (+966)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    895876462258
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Fail81,745 miles (+12,009)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,745 miles
    Test number
    916504622250
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail69,736 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    276397951283
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass69,736 miles (+6,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    579347251254
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass62,939 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    131850330215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCooling fan noisy
    • NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
  23. Fail62,939 miles (+8,763)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    340410930284
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCooling fan noisy
    • NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
  24. Fail54,176 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,176 miles
    Test number
    494947459281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCover missing on n/s number plate light
    • NoteRear wiper blade u/s
  25. Pass54,176 miles (+7,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,176 miles
    Test number
    510667059232
    • NoteCover missing on n/s number plate light
    • NoteRear wiper blade u/s
  26. Pass46,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    350952668499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,773 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    191460868265
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about LS05 VOA

Does LS05 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VOA expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VOA?
The MOT on LS05 VOA expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VOA done?
LS05 VOA was recorded at 121,871 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LS05 VOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VOA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 VOA 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 VOA find?
LS05 VOA passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear exhaust noisy corroded and hole; oil leak, but not excessive.

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