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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 VNPMOT history

LS55 VNP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LS55 VNP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
91,452 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 VNP was last recorded at 91,452 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,427 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,025 miles
Average per year
3,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,452 miles
  • 2023 – 88,427 miles
  • 2022 – 88,016 miles
  • 2021 – 86,589 miles
  • 2020 – 82,405 miles
  • 2019 – 79,770 miles
  • 2018 – 73,842 miles
  • 2017 – 73,241 miles
  • 2016 – 72,233 miles
  • 2015 – 71,138 miles
  • 2014 – 69,718 miles
  • 2012 – 62,917 miles
  • 2011 – 58,874 miles
  • 2010 – 50,755 miles
  • 2009 – 38,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,452 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,452 miles (+3,025)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    853851259752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,427 miles (+411)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    255034800081
    • AdvisoryCoolant Lid Missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight Poor Image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,016 miles (+1,427)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    540909073780
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear radius arms
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on both subframes
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/i cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre bald inner edge 195/55/16v
    • AdvisoryRear pads very low

  4. Pass86,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    758058051283
    • 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))

  5. Fail86,589 miles (+4,184)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    961923409814
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body component insecure plastic wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (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))

  6. Pass82,405 miles (+2,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,405 miles
    Test number
    805515336897
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear axle/suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,770 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,770 miles
    Test number
    434298212744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,842 miles (+601)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,842 miles
    Test number
    970242577258
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass73,241 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,241 miles
    Test number
    608436147391
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly damp

  10. Pass72,233 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    896898091170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,138 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    783167524081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,718 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    575915224284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,942 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    388128004011
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteHeavy corrossion on rear silencer

  14. Fail65,897 miles (+2,980)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    647576104059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteHeavy corrossion on rear silencer

  15. Pass62,917 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    919136042357
    • NoteHeavy corrossion on rear silencer

  16. Fail62,909 miles (+4,035)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    398192442363
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteHeavy corrossion on rear silencer

  17. Pass58,874 miles (+8,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    969672941302
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass50,755 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,755 miles
    Test number
    723027300329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    601329209303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,946 miles (+4,875)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    451169009379
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,071 miles
    Test number
    194287059421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,071 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,071 miles
    Test number
    331917759078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 VNP

Does LS55 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VNP expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VNP?
The MOT on LS55 VNP expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VNP done?
LS55 VNP was recorded at 91,452 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
Has LS55 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VNP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VNP 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 VNP find?
LS55 VNP failed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 9 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 15 more.

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