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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VMZMOT history

LS55 VMZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS55 VMZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,543 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VMZ was last recorded at 134,543 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,797 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,746 miles
Average per year
6,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,543 miles
  • 2024 – 128,797 miles
  • 2023 – 122,868 miles
  • 2022 – 116,945 miles
  • 2021 – 114,197 miles
  • 2020 – 110,922 miles
  • 2019 – 104,964 miles
  • 2018 – 100,435 miles
  • 2017 – 93,148 miles
  • 2016 – 87,151 miles
  • 2015 – 78,337 miles
  • 2014 – 70,685 miles
  • 2013 – 64,472 miles
  • 2012 – 60,584 miles
  • 2011 – 53,869 miles
  • 2010 – 41,214 miles
  • 2009 – 31,406 miles
  • 2008 – 21,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,543 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,543 miles (+5,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    748443928168
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,797 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,797 miles
    Test number
    735027560171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,868 miles (+5,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    416808982868
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,945 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    715023249209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,197 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,197 miles
    Test number
    803524650827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,922 miles
    Test number
    174084586465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,922 miles (+37)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,922 miles
    Test number
    152165384379
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail110,885 miles (+5,921)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,885 miles
    Test number
    926844780033
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shaped boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a screw/nail in the tread. 205 45 17 88W XL Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shaped boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface is corroded over 40% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface is corroded over 40% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass104,964 miles (+4,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    145527853453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wear and cut in tread

  10. Pass100,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    796160558740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail100,435 miles (+7,287)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    328068390702
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass93,148 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    684888439150
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

  13. Fail93,147 miles (+5,996)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    891095664787
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

  14. Pass87,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    802381458384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,151 miles (+8,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    328537555555
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass78,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    754129331652
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail78,337 miles (+7,652)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    913440068627
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  18. Pass70,685 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    989256514252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  19. Fail70,682 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,682 miles
    Test number
    905639204239
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  20. Pass64,472 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    378333493179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front seat belt noisey at lower mount

  21. Fail64,469 miles (+3,885)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    818173293138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front seat belt noisey at lower mount

  22. Pass60,584 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    917615492152
    • 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)

  23. Fail60,579 miles (+6,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    895244292124
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass53,869 miles (+12,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    765414051016
    • NoteAbs light flashed once driving in to mot bay?
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted and worn

  25. Pass41,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    801265050012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,214 miles (+9,808)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    490834250074
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass31,406 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,406 miles
    Test number
    733475149003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    453186428005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VMZ

Does LS55 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VMZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VMZ?
The MOT on LS55 VMZ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VMZ done?
LS55 VMZ was recorded at 134,543 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,330 miles a year.
Has LS55 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VMZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 VMZ 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 VMZ find?
LS55 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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