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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 EKXMOT history

LS51 EKX is a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

LS51 EKX silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
105,151 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2019
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 EKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 EKX was last recorded at 105,151 miles on 25 Apr 2019, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,546 miles · 25 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
4,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 105,151 miles
  • 2018 – 103,546 miles
  • 2017 – 99,531 miles
  • 2016 – 96,050 miles
  • 2015 – 92,567 miles
  • 2014 – 89,163 miles
  • 2013 – 87,584 miles
  • 2012 – 83,014 miles
  • 2011 – 77,216 miles
  • 2010 – 71,403 miles
  • 2009 – 66,869 miles
  • 2008 – 62,979 miles
  • 2007 – 57,865 miles
  • 2006 – 47,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    190333132902
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    890450158107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    373778308763
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,151 miles (+1,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    168365763739
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Nearside Tank Strap Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,546 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    519804773949
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Securing Straps Corroded but Not Insecure
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail103,528 miles (+3,997)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    496348239448
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Securing Straps Corroded but Not Insecure
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass99,531 miles (+168)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    242013604509
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  8. Fail99,363 miles (+3,313)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    695736705501
    • DangerousFront Power steering fluid excessive leakage
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Expansion tank empty, rapid fan cycling
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass96,050 miles (+3,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    522695478286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage PAS fluid leaking from rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass92,567 miles (+3,404)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    118985405184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass89,163 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,163 miles
    Test number
    545760204175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has minor cut in outer sidewall

  12. Fail89,161 miles (+1,577)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    427399194077
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has minor cut in outer sidewall

  13. Pass87,584 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    389177713295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,014 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,014 miles
    Test number
    516298232299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,010 miles (+5,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    419385632223
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    578152121206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,216 miles (+5,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    889872121222
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass71,403 miles (+4,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    173344420277
    • NoteTHE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD.

  19. Pass66,869 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    584858809214
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass62,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    300512718438
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteWheel nut covers fitted,

  21. Fail62,979 miles (+5,114)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    680992318246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteWheel nut covers fitted,

  22. Pass57,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    333124017288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,865 miles (+9,983)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    240994717232
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  24. Pass47,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    423483416245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,882 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    381413116475
    • 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)

Questions about LS51 EKX

Does LS51 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 EKX expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 EKX?
The MOT on LS51 EKX expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 EKX done?
LS51 EKX was recorded at 105,151 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2019, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
Has LS51 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 EKX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 EKX 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 EKX find?
LS51 EKX passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back, and 1 more.

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