MINI
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 VXAMOT history
LS51 VXA is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 113,583 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2019
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 VXA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 VXA was last recorded at 113,583 miles on 10 Sept 2019, 4,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 109,541 miles · 10 Jan 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 4,042 miles
- Average per year
- 5,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2019 – 113,583 miles
- 2018 – 101,566 miles
- 2017 – 94,041 miles
- 2015 – 90,594 miles
- 2014 – 79,088 miles
- 2013 – 73,288 miles
- 2012 – 67,247 miles
- 2011 – 61,473 miles
- 2010 – 57,213 miles
- 2008 – 51,991 miles
- 2007 – 48,888 miles
- 2006 – 45,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Upper suspension bearing slighlty rough
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 840264946449
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 432586950776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension bearing slighlty rough
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 892512401066
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension bearing slighlty rough
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,583 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 113,583 miles
- Test number
- 735883855381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,541 miles (+7,975)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,541 miles
- Test number
- 550884818597
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass101,566 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,566 miles
- Test number
- 443281591177
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail101,566 miles (+7,525)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,566 miles
- Test number
- 472244331886
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass94,041 miles (+3,447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 235496532627
- AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,594 miles (+11,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,594 miles
- Test number
- 162086672530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,088 miles (+5,800)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,088 miles
- Test number
- 778649144169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,288 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 73,288 miles
- Test number
- 656324653198
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated on outside edge
Fail73,288 miles (+6,041)1 failure2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,288 miles
- Test number
- 785214753158
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated on outside edge
Pass67,247 miles (+5,774)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,247 miles
- Test number
- 287399552499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,473 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,473 miles
- Test number
- 568524351100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,213 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 57,213 miles
- Test number
- 563125940180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,991 miles (+3,103)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,991 miles
- Test number
- 140315248345
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront pads getting slightly low brake discs worn and lipped
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass48,888 miles (+3,384)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 48,888 miles
- Test number
- 731325747326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 45,504 miles
- Test number
- 881051146345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,504 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,504 miles
- Test number
- 140751946364
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on
Questions about LS51 VXA
- Does LS51 VXA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 VXA expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 VXA?
- The MOT on LS51 VXA expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 VXA done?
- LS51 VXA was recorded at 113,583 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2019, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
- Has LS51 VXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 VXA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS51 VXA 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 VXA find?
- LS51 VXA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 4 more.
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