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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 ULUMOT history

LS51 ULU is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LS51 ULU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,487 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ULU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ULU was last recorded at 90,487 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,483 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,487 miles
  • 2023 – 87,508 miles
  • 2022 – 85,615 miles
  • 2020 – 83,798 miles
  • 2019 – 82,793 miles
  • 2018 – 81,574 miles
  • 2017 – 79,754 miles
  • 2016 – 76,446 miles
  • 2015 – 74,438 miles
  • 2014 – 68,611 miles
  • 2013 – 68,595 miles
  • 2011 – 55,615 miles
  • 2010 – 53,184 miles
  • 2009 – 47,580 miles
  • 2008 – 43,084 miles
  • 2007 – 37,241 miles
  • 2006 – 27,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    364668917794
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    892906073138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555975276041
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass90,487 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    726077198267
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake has travel

  5. Fail90,483 miles (+2,975)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,483 miles
    Test number
    817206858740
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake has travel

  6. Pass87,508 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    244959355840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,615 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    503627986178
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,798 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    549041579338
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal weakend
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,793 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    639170579382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,581 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    644251466350
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail81,574 miles (+1,820)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,574 miles
    Test number
    535024072802
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  12. Pass79,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    513862535686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box & Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box & Clamp Corroded

  13. Fail79,754 miles (+3,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    592722154292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box & Clamp Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box & Clamp Corroded

  14. Pass76,446 miles (+2,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,446 miles
    Test number
    232272190738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,438 miles (+5,827)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    356943015150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass68,611 miles (+16)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    909293674058
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres out of shape slightly
    • NoteCoolant level low (topped up)
    • NoteRear exhaust section outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear wheels binding slightly

  17. Pass68,595 miles (+12,980)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    719825473097
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass missing

  18. Pass55,615 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    396717561010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,184 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    811238960099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror loose
    • NoteNoise from front wheels in rollers??

  20. Fail53,184 miles (+5,604)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,184 miles
    Test number
    381373660072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror loose
    • NoteNoise from front wheels in rollers??

  21. Pass47,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    544025479071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,580 miles (+4,496)6 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    984121179057
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose

  23. Pass43,084 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    840993378027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner face badly corroded

  24. Fail43,084 miles (+5,843)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    920003578022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner face badly corroded

  25. Pass37,241 miles (+9,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    151039557053
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass27,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,590 miles
    Test number
    331424106099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,590 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,590 miles
    Test number
    142194706091
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS51 ULU

Does LS51 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ULU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ULU?
The MOT on LS51 ULU is valid until 6 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 ULU done?
LS51 ULU was recorded at 90,487 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has LS51 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ULU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 ULU 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 ULU find?
LS51 ULU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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