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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS55 XTUMOT history

LS55 XTU is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS55 XTU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,736 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 XTU was last recorded at 43,736 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,676 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,736 miles
  • 2025 – 41,509 miles
  • 2024 – 39,321 miles
  • 2023 – 36,427 miles
  • 2022 – 33,156 miles
  • 2021 – 33,035 miles
  • 2020 – 32,980 miles
  • 2019 – 32,090 miles
  • 2018 – 29,671 miles
  • 2017 – 26,375 miles
  • 2016 – 22,338 miles
  • 2015 – 19,312 miles
  • 2014 – 18,083 miles
  • 2013 – 17,401 miles
  • 2012 – 16,703 miles
  • 2011 – 16,070 miles
  • 2010 – 15,501 miles
  • 2009 – 11,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,736 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,736 miles (+60)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,736 miles
    Test number
    971880668010
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail43,676 miles (+2,167)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    177556018242
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass41,509 miles (+2,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    442204242374
    • AdvisoryFront pas pipes slightly weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  4. Pass39,321 miles (+2,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    761937822018
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes weeping
  5. Pass36,427 miles (+3,271)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    342912338623
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
  6. Pass33,156 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    875178265805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass33,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    979682771336
    • AdvisoryAll discs surfaces rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
  8. Fail33,035 miles (+55)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    639480724474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryAll discs surfaces rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
  9. Pass32,980 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    918247789498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,090 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    546893962381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail32,064 miles (+2,393)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,064 miles
    Test number
    560979471110
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass29,671 miles (+3,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,671 miles
    Test number
    969965006488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass26,375 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    184982732529
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass22,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    391433856288
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail22,338 miles (+3,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,338 miles
    Test number
    410093238925
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass19,312 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,312 miles
    Test number
    205894445085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass18,083 miles (+682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,083 miles
    Test number
    779336244076
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass17,401 miles (+698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,401 miles
    Test number
    845217443039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass16,703 miles (+633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    16,703 miles
    Test number
    349507542087
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split at end whilst still clearing screen advise replacement
  20. Pass16,070 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    16,070 miles
    Test number
    466689141036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,501 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,501 miles
    Test number
    520105150047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,947 miles
    Test number
    192583839099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XTU

Does LS55 XTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 XTU is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XTU?
The MOT on LS55 XTU is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 XTU done?
LS55 XTU was recorded at 43,736 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has LS55 XTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XTU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 XTU 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 XTU find?
LS55 XTU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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