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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 AVZMOT history

LS55 AVZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

LS55 AVZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
75,770 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AVZ was last recorded at 75,770 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 11,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,327 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,443 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,770 miles
  • 2024 – 64,327 miles
  • 2023 – 54,018 miles
  • 2022 – 52,541 miles
  • 2021 – 50,217 miles
  • 2019 – 49,739 miles
  • 2018 – 48,849 miles
  • 2017 – 48,039 miles
  • 2016 – 46,178 miles
  • 2015 – 44,657 miles
  • 2014 – 41,485 miles
  • 2013 – 36,275 miles
  • 2012 – 34,372 miles
  • 2011 – 29,407 miles
  • 2010 – 24,696 miles
  • 2009 – 19,830 miles
  • 2008 – 15,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,770 miles (+11,443)3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    431274809394
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  2. Pass64,327 miles (+42)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    623054197005
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracked

  3. Fail64,285 miles (+10,267)4 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    382022935271
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracked

  4. Pass54,018 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    124256579069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail53,850 miles (+1,309)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    768402169485
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,541 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    138840531661
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  7. Fail52,541 miles (+2,324)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    742869366500
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  8. Pass50,217 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    146081621113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease but some showing signs of corrosion in some areas (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to both subframes and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail50,208 miles (+469)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    951313626787
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease but some showing signs of corrosion in some areas (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to both subframes and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass49,739 miles (+890)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    165383859691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease but some showing signs of corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,849 miles (+810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    417511408638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass48,039 miles (+1,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    690338530872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass46,178 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    484223441648
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Fail46,173 miles (+1,516)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    975628348877
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass44,657 miles (+3,172)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    316780165184
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass41,485 miles (+5,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    558901884161
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass36,275 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    407863783150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,372 miles (+4,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    915704782261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,407 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    237156081210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass24,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,696 miles
    Test number
    421813790223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,695 miles (+4,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    804373790247
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass19,830 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,830 miles
    Test number
    241811129355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,588 miles
    Test number
    762663648347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 AVZ

Does LS55 AVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 AVZ expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AVZ?
The MOT on LS55 AVZ expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 AVZ done?
LS55 AVZ was recorded at 75,770 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has LS55 AVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AVZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 AVZ 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 LS55 AVZ find?
LS55 AVZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 14 more.

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