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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 UKKMOT history

LS51 UKK is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 22 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS51 UKK yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,650 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UKK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UKK was last recorded at 103,650 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2017: 96,923 miles, lower than 97,258 miles on 23 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,571 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,650 miles
  • 2025 – 102,571 miles
  • 2024 – 101,790 miles
  • 2023 – 100,742 miles
  • 2022 – 99,793 miles
  • 2021 – 99,126 miles
  • 2020 – 98,769 miles
  • 2018 – 98,308 miles
  • 2017 – 96,923 miles
  • 2015 – 97,258 miles
  • 2014 – 82,268 miles
  • 2013 – 79,956 miles
  • 2011 – 70,224 miles
  • 2010 – 65,050 miles
  • 2009 – 60,735 miles
  • 2008 – 51,603 miles
  • 2007 – 45,555 miles
  • 2006 – 40,204 miles
  • 2005 – 33,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,650 miles (+1,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    130845929292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,571 miles (+781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    550131372380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,790 miles (+1,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,790 miles
    Test number
    847796577415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,742 miles (+949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,742 miles
    Test number
    973757616919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,793 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,793 miles
    Test number
    982264036981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,126 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,126 miles
    Test number
    739138374373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,769 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,769 miles
    Test number
    959395971096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  8. Pass98,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    472147729270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail98,308 miles (+836)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    156571150328
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass97,472 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    909092780765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,923 miles (-335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    481574494323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass97,258 miles (+7,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    550349510716
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass89,525 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    236330715048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,268 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    206807954474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRadiator leaking.
    • NoteWasher pattern poor.

  15. Fail82,268 miles (+4)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    666766154102
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil level low.
    • NoteRadiator leaking.
    • NoteWasher pattern poor.

  16. Fail82,264 miles (+2,308)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    296214754187
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pressure looks low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked in tread
    • NoteOverheating ?, expansion tank cap missing

  17. Pass79,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    307399113011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,956 miles (+9,732)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    727428313001
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass70,224 miles (+5,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    785569341305
    • 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)

  20. Pass65,050 miles (+4,315)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    870952970234
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres found to low on pressure.
    • NoteThe front brake disc are worn.
    • NoteThe power steering hoses are weeping.
    • NoteThe rear brake disc are worn.
    • NoteThe rear wiper rubber is split.

  21. Pass60,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    300828879489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,735 miles (+9,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    391688079469
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    300613778272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,603 miles (+6,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    941613678254
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass45,555 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    100874157298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,204 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,204 miles
    Test number
    520018956297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    510192565219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UKK

Does LS51 UKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 UKK is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UKK?
The MOT on LS51 UKK is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 UKK done?
LS51 UKK was recorded at 103,650 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has LS51 UKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UKK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS51 UKK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 UKK find?
LS51 UKK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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