MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LS55 XCUMOT history
LS55 XCU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 166,553 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 XCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 XCU was last recorded at 166,553 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 166,553 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,553 miles
- 2025 – 157,806 miles
- 2024 – 155,215 miles
- 2018 – 153,765 miles
- 2017 – 150,400 miles
- 2016 – 148,357 miles
- 2015 – 142,525 miles
- 2014 – 139,214 miles
- 2013 – 133,329 miles
- 2012 – 116,089 miles
- 2011 – 101,240 miles
- 2010 – 90,468 miles
- 2009 – 83,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,553 miles
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,553 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 166,553 miles
- Test number
- 802435031486
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail166,553 miles (+8,747)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,553 miles
- Test number
- 700823665773
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass157,806 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 157,806 miles
- Test number
- 916786703036
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,215 miles (+1,450)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,215 miles
- Test number
- 442329791737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,765 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 153,765 miles
- Test number
- 467670072029
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail153,765 miles (+3,365)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,765 miles
- Test number
- 212008512357
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass150,400 miles (+2,043)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,400 miles
- Test number
- 636394335163
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass148,357 miles (+99)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 148,357 miles
- Test number
- 153962268138
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail148,258 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,258 miles
- Test number
- 209424818837
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass142,525 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 142,525 miles
- Test number
- 895414871940
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,214 miles (+5,885)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,214 miles
- Test number
- 187580574272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,329 miles (+4,464)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 133,329 miles
- Test number
- 458243473235
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust mount has a bolt missing
Pass128,865 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 128,865 miles
- Test number
- 926519543002
- NoteOil leaking from engine
- NotePassenger front tyre badly worn edges
- NoteRear exhaust hanger bolt missing
Fail128,823 miles (+12,734)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,823 miles
- Test number
- 745759443028
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteOil leaking from engine
- NotePassenger front tyre badly worn edges
- NoteRear exhaust hanger bolt missing
Pass116,089 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 116,089 miles
- Test number
- 555144252054
- NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust at rear
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Fail116,089 miles (+14,849)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,089 miles
- Test number
- 158144852446
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAdvanced corrosion on exhaust at rear
- NoteTyre pressure warning light on
Pass101,240 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 101,240 miles
- Test number
- 436135251017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteAdvanced wear on front brake discs.
Fail101,240 miles (+10,772)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,240 miles
- Test number
- 866555151079
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAdvanced wear on front brake discs and pads
Pass90,468 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 90,468 miles
- Test number
- 681136950023
- NoteFlat tyre warning light on
Fail90,468 miles (+6,596)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,468 miles
- Test number
- 974146950043
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFlat tyre warning light on
Pass83,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 83,872 miles
- Test number
- 290198849013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 XCU
- Does LS55 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XCU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 XCU?
- The MOT on LS55 XCU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 XCU done?
- LS55 XCU was recorded at 166,553 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
- Has LS55 XCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 XCU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 XCU 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 XCU find?
- LS55 XCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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