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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 YKAMOT history

LS53 YKA is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

LS53 YKA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
119,771 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YKA was last recorded at 119,771 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2007: 1,289 miles, lower than 19,564 miles on 6 Dec 2006.

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
119,770 miles · 28 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,771 miles
  • 2022 – 110,276 miles
  • 2021 – 102,123 miles
  • 2020 – 92,646 miles
  • 2019 – 79,999 miles
  • 2018 – 72,017 miles
  • 2016 – 68,643 miles
  • 2015 – 65,141 miles
  • 2014 – 61,558 miles
  • 2013 – 56,692 miles
  • 2012 – 52,341 miles
  • 2011 – 49,595 miles
  • 2010 – 47,623 miles
  • 2009 – 43,044 miles
  • 2008 – 38,134 miles
  • 2007 – 1,289 miles
  • 2006 – 19,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,771 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Position lamp lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to tyre?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe at reservoir area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,771 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,771 miles
    Test number
    805678323404
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,770 miles (+9,494)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    544848969658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,276 miles (+8,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    932071364113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,123 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    205919650157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,646 miles (+12,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    133848857641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,999 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,999 miles
    Test number
    371224557558
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to tyre? (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe at reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail79,998 miles (+6,217)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,998 miles
    Test number
    323256768415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to tyre? (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe at reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass73,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    794501566737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,781 miles (+1,764)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    336929270524
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  10. Pass72,017 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    544953796859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail72,015 miles (+3,372)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    793591672946
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    950221776847
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail68,643 miles (+3,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    176429297067
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass65,141 miles (+3,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    796422755191
    • NoteREAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

  15. Pass61,558 miles (+4,866)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    617950244123
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to wear bars
    • NoteRear exhaust section poor condition

  16. Pass56,692 miles (+4,351)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    896279743159
    • NoteOffside front headlight reflector poor
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass52,341 miles (+2,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    387009052147
    • NoteRear silencer poor condition

  18. Pass49,595 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    959697051122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,623 miles (+4,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    421381490239
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass43,044 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    401665439385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,134 miles (+36,845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    822740458307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass1,289 miles (-18,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    1,289 miles
    Test number
    423866647338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,564 miles
    Test number
    981700246339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YKA

Does LS53 YKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YKA expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YKA?
The MOT on LS53 YKA expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YKA done?
LS53 YKA was recorded at 119,771 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 5,873 miles a year.
Has LS53 YKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YKA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 YKA find?
LS53 YKA passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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