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MINI (R57)

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LS59 CAUMOT history

LS59 CAU is a red petrol MINI (R57) first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

LS59 CAU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
106,852 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 CAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 CAU was last recorded at 106,852 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,847 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,852 miles
  • 2022 – 104,413 miles
  • 2021 – 103,498 miles
  • 2020 – 101,379 miles
  • 2019 – 98,684 miles
  • 2018 – 87,197 miles
  • 2017 – 75,837 miles
  • 2016 – 69,800 miles
  • 2015 – 60,962 miles
  • 2014 – 41,712 miles
  • 2013 – 40,546 miles
  • 2012 – 38,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,852 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,852 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    630869736426
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,847 miles (+2,434)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    316868580555
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,413 miles (+77)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    631501439367
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion

  4. Fail104,336 miles (+838)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    692893146925
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion

  5. Pass103,498 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,498 miles
    Test number
    913062148929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    104603292579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,161 miles (+1,782)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    741045249561
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    834078399847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail101,379 miles (+2,695)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    229128862356
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass98,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    145453238160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail98,684 miles (+11,487)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    249754732272
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass87,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    188700935203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail87,197 miles (+11,360)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    441690738521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass75,837 miles (+6,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    576024728313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

  15. Pass69,800 miles (+8,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    491641311741
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  16. Pass60,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    290026752906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,962 miles (+19,250)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    947259263371
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,712 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    887352884258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,546 miles (+1,942)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    383594611013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRim protector/sidewall of n/s/r tyre damaged no exposing cords.

  20. Pass38,604 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    418095242465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,559 miles
    Test number
    526409962201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 CAU

Does LS59 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 CAU expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 CAU?
The MOT on LS59 CAU expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 CAU done?
LS59 CAU was recorded at 106,852 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has LS59 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 CAU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 CAU 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 LS59 CAU find?
LS59 CAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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