MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc
LS51 LYSMOT history
LS51 LYS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 91,400 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 LYS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 26 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 LYS was last recorded at 91,400 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Feb 2021: 65,703 miles, lower than 68,085 miles on 3 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,150 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,250 miles
- Average per year
- 4,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,400 miles
- 2025 – 84,150 miles
- 2024 – 75,533 miles
- 2023 – 69,777 miles
- 2022 – 67,931 miles
- 2021 – 65,703 miles
- 2020 – 68,085 miles
- 2019 – 59,476 miles
- 2018 – 54,069 miles
- 2017 – 47,774 miles
- 2016 – 45,987 miles
- 2015 – 42,852 miles
- 2014 – 35,450 miles
- 2013 – 28,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,400 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,400 miles (+7,250)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 91,400 miles
- Test number
- 830488572599
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,150 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 84,150 miles
- Test number
- 415044345415
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail84,150 miles (+8,617)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,150 miles
- Test number
- 665155665823
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTps on
Pass75,533 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 75,533 miles
- Test number
- 317945771967
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail75,528 miles (+5,751)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,528 miles
- Test number
- 897256925951
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,777 miles
- Test number
- 385962697168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,777 miles (+514)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,777 miles
- Test number
- 877457286549
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,263 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 69,263 miles
- Test number
- 322143064489
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,931 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 67,931 miles
- Test number
- 337310431702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail67,931 miles (+2,228)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,931 miles
- Test number
- 586906550846
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,703 miles (-2,382)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 65,703 miles
- Test number
- 258213121241
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction items on rear view mirror, advise removal (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre advise attention
Pass68,085 miles (+8,609)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 587665456282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,476 miles (+5,407)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,476 miles
- Test number
- 319432553753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,069 miles (+6,295)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 54,069 miles
- Test number
- 333310827327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,774 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 47,774 miles
- Test number
- 594384650200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,987 miles (+3,135)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,987 miles
- Test number
- 846426850258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,852 miles (+7,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,852 miles
- Test number
- 495722665196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,450 miles (+7,397)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 35,450 miles
- Test number
- 515818674162
- NoteOil leak
Fail28,053 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,053 miles
- Test number
- 276699483185
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass28,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,053 miles
- Test number
- 659579783188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 LYS
- Does LS51 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 LYS is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 LYS?
- The MOT on LS51 LYS is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 LYS done?
- LS51 LYS was recorded at 91,400 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
- Has LS51 LYS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 LYS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS51 LYS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS51 LYS find?
- LS51 LYS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.
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