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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 NWAMOT history

LS55 NWA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS55 NWA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,173 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NWA was last recorded at 74,173 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2014: 13,475 miles, lower than 39,366 miles on 16 Nov 2012.

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
74,166 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,173 miles
  • 2025 – 72,933 miles
  • 2024 – 72,656 miles
  • 2023 – 69,555 miles
  • 2021 – 59,341 miles
  • 2020 – 56,811 miles
  • 2019 – 56,101 miles
  • 2018 – 52,705 miles
  • 2017 – 50,900 miles
  • 2016 – 49,177 miles
  • 2015 – 48,984 miles
  • 2014 – 13,475 miles
  • 2012 – 39,366 miles
  • 2011 – 35,898 miles
  • 2010 – 31,077 miles
  • 2009 – 26,137 miles
  • 2008 – 20,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside handbrake just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight corrosion to structure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,173 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    650911276106
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail74,166 miles (+1,233)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    299944042227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,933 miles (+277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,933 miles
    Test number
    660078926202
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion & suspension components corroded
  4. Pass72,656 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    875193698725
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to structure
  5. Pass69,555 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    392857145996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to structure
  6. Fail69,548 miles (+10,207)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,548 miles
    Test number
    217725917975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to structure
  7. Pass59,341 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    461313218553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    409744659329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,811 miles (+710)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,811 miles
    Test number
    772214751387
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,101 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,101 miles
    Test number
    209582674555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass52,705 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    107195370216
    • AdvisoryNearside h/lamp aim reset
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have uneven inner edges
  12. Pass50,900 miles (+1,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,900 miles
    Test number
    805626386343
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cut in tyre, not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass49,177 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    581218966598
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
  14. Pass48,984 miles (+35,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    735209465133
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 out of shape
  15. Pass13,475 miles (-25,891)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,475 miles
    Test number
    956133844102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre kerbed & both rears has slight uneven wear.
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass39,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    766711822343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,366 miles (+3,468)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    127001022339
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear.
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass35,898 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    516414711329
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal cracked
  19. Fail35,898 miles (+4,821)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    178093811378
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • NoteBoth front to rear bake pipes fouling body
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal cracked
    • NoteFuel pipe fouling fuel tank
  20. Pass31,077 miles (+4,940)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    541440420329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteFront side repeaters tinted
    • NoteOil level low
    • NotePetrol cap seal cracked
  21. Pass26,137 miles (+5,314)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    834161129395
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront No.plate slight crack
  22. Pass20,823 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    413836628399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,731 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,731 miles
    Test number
    493686718398
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS55 NWA

Does LS55 NWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NWA is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NWA?
The MOT on LS55 NWA is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NWA done?
LS55 NWA was recorded at 74,173 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
Has LS55 NWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NWA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 NWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 NWA find?
LS55 NWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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