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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS57 CZAMOT history

LS57 CZA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LS57 CZA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
135,225 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 CZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS57 CZA was last recorded at 135,225 miles on 12 May 2026, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,522 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
5,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,225 miles
  • 2025 – 132,279 miles
  • 2024 – 129,006 miles
  • 2023 – 128,873 miles
  • 2022 – 122,541 miles
  • 2021 – 118,243 miles
  • 2020 – 114,545 miles
  • 2018 – 110,323 miles
  • 2016 – 101,200 miles
  • 2015 – 97,259 miles
  • 2014 – 88,821 miles
  • 2013 – 81,950 miles
  • 2012 – 76,279 miles
  • 2011 – 65,405 miles
  • 2010 – 54,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,225 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,225 miles (+703)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    204346738735
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail134,522 miles (+31)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    494768693877
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail134,491 miles (+2,212)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,491 miles
    Test number
    482135024504
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,279 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    297402227106
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,279 miles (+3,273)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,279 miles
    Test number
    554968871173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,006 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,006 miles
    Test number
    524093729498
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning illumination on dash ( rear sensor not connected )

  7. Fail128,873 miles (+2,044)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    741281296675
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake waring lamp illuminated

  8. Pass126,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    713486856994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,829 miles (+4,288)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    418187242614
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  10. Pass122,541 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,541 miles
    Test number
    722844379156
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail122,540 miles (+4,297)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,540 miles
    Test number
    242357372465
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass118,243 miles (+3,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,243 miles
    Test number
    579859241093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  13. Pass114,545 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    604798821382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,323 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,323 miles
    Test number
    577653491537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,566 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    415570166418
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail106,537 miles (+5,337)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,537 miles
    Test number
    511695674350
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEml present
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

  17. Pass101,200 miles (+3,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    874143189175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRun flat warning illuminated

  18. Pass97,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    486420700474
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Fail97,258 miles (+8,437)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    454656856616
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  20. Fail88,821 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    559831684225
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,821 miles (+6,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    807001384265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass81,950 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    909153473203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,279 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    645799172211
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light is on
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront & rear registration plates have wrighting on border which is close to figures
    • NoteSteering lock? warning light is on?

  24. Pass76,279 miles (+10,874)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    827499572247
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light is on
    • NoteDamage to n/s/r
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront & rear registration plates have wrighting on border which is close to figures
    • NoteSteering lock? warning light is on?

  25. Pass65,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    236429371225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,369 miles (+11,287)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    965679471299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls perished .

  27. Pass54,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    634008570216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 CZA

Does LS57 CZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 CZA expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 CZA?
The MOT on LS57 CZA expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 CZA done?
LS57 CZA was recorded at 135,225 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,201 miles a year.
Has LS57 CZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 CZA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 CZA 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 LS57 CZA find?
LS57 CZA failed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 2 more.

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