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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 ZZLMOT history

LS55 ZZL is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

LS55 ZZL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
121,006 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZZL was last recorded at 121,006 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,006 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,006 miles
  • 2022 – 119,999 miles
  • 2021 – 111,415 miles
  • 2020 – 102,032 miles
  • 2019 – 88,283 miles
  • 2018 – 70,790 miles
  • 2017 – 56,662 miles
  • 2016 – 49,660 miles
  • 2015 – 45,062 miles
  • 2014 – 39,296 miles
  • 2013 – 28,208 miles
  • 2012 – 21,766 miles
  • 2011 – 17,475 miles
  • 2010 – 12,063 miles
  • 2009 – 8,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,006 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,006 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    665730704848
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,006 miles (+1,007)6 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    352379720969
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear middle and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,999 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    730769928584
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator mounts broken

  4. Fail119,999 miles (+913)1 dangerous2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    421545497524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator mounts broken

  5. Fail119,086 miles (+7,671)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,086 miles
    Test number
    378514429546
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,415 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    817899022725
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,415 miles (+9,383)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    150815570336
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,032 miles (+13,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    440732933863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass88,283 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    553464581285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,255 miles (+17,465)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    523778804802
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass70,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    271793570212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  12. Fail70,790 miles (+14,128)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    761181141318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  13. Pass56,662 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    579248481763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail56,637 miles (+6,977)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    406763262471
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass49,660 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,660 miles
    Test number
    702307713422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,062 miles (+5,766)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,062 miles
    Test number
    309119285015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBolt missing from battery clamp, the battery is still secure
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  17. Pass39,296 miles (+11,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    328241594066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,208 miles (+21)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    986186963091
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres spilt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail28,187 miles (+6,421)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,187 miles
    Test number
    139604563421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres spilt
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,766 miles (+4,291)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    675511262085
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass17,475 miles (+5,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    745663661000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass12,063 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,063 miles
    Test number
    564829020033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,936 miles
    Test number
    784049529082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 ZZL

Does LS55 ZZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZZL expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZZL?
The MOT on LS55 ZZL expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZZL done?
LS55 ZZL was recorded at 121,006 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZZL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZZL 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 ZZL find?
LS55 ZZL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level lens missing; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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