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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 EKVMOT history

LS51 EKV is a red petrol MINI first used on 3 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

LS51 EKV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
140,771 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 EKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 EKV was last recorded at 140,771 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,894 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 140,771 miles
  • 2020 – 137,894 miles
  • 2019 – 135,306 miles
  • 2018 – 133,558 miles
  • 2017 – 132,842 miles
  • 2016 – 132,615 miles
  • 2015 – 131,872 miles
  • 2014 – 130,940 miles
  • 2013 – 129,568 miles
  • 2012 – 123,672 miles
  • 2011 – 122,484 miles
  • 2010 – 112,011 miles
  • 2009 – 90,016 miles
  • 2008 – 75,552 miles
  • 2007 – 62,077 miles
  • 2006 – 48,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    214827228633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass140,771 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,771 miles
    Test number
    560654587444
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass137,894 miles (+2,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,894 miles
    Test number
    974350339450
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass135,306 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,306 miles
    Test number
    835077619611
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass133,558 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,558 miles
    Test number
    830793065467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  6. Fail133,549 miles (+707)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    958904772902
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass132,842 miles (+227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    234479635788
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySome suspension components are very corroded

  8. Pass132,615 miles (+743)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,615 miles
    Test number
    334016578205
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass131,872 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,872 miles
    Test number
    831381112383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass130,940 miles (+1,372)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,940 miles
    Test number
    436925564211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • NoteRear silenser is starting to deteriate

  11. Pass129,568 miles (+5,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,568 miles
    Test number
    968227173269
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass123,672 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    605241892290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,484 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,484 miles
    Test number
    878608501386
    • NoteNs & os rear tyres tread both have unevenwear

  14. Fail122,470 miles (+10,459)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    206790201386
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNs & os rear tyres tread both have unevenwear

  15. Pass112,011 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    841957920171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tye has uneven treadwear
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lense broken
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail112,011 miles (+500)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    611127120180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside rear tye has uneven treadwear
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lense broken
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail111,511 miles (+21,495)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,511 miles
    Test number
    911310620151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,016 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    714430829143
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake noise
    • NoteOsr number plate lens missing
    • NoteSlight wear brake discs

  19. Fail90,016 miles (+14,464)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    291850829130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake noise
    • NoteOsr number plate lens missing
    • NoteSlight wear brake discs

  20. Pass75,552 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    694228228122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail75,551 miles (+13,474)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,551 miles
    Test number
    841422128161
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass62,077 miles (+13,913)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    201232707404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    232233206409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 EKV

Does LS51 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 EKV expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 EKV?
The MOT on LS51 EKV expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 EKV done?
LS51 EKV was recorded at 140,771 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has LS51 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 EKV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 EKV 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 LS51 EKV find?
LS51 EKV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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