MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
LS59 RTOMOT history
LS59 RTO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 127,550 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 RTO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 RTO was last recorded at 127,550 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,547 miles · 17 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,550 miles
- 2023 – 123,592 miles
- 2022 – 120,765 miles
- 2021 – 120,762 miles
- 2020 – 117,126 miles
- 2019 – 112,603 miles
- 2018 – 106,174 miles
- 2017 – 95,578 miles
- 2016 – 85,487 miles
- 2015 – 70,106 miles
- 2014 – 53,461 miles
- 2013 – 35,138 miles
- 2012 – 28,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,550 miles
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEmissions @ high end on idleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,550 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,550 miles
- Test number
- 506335388540
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions @ high end on idle
Fail127,547 miles (+3,955)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,547 miles
- Test number
- 882896449457
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory4 x tyres @ 3mm
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions @ high end on idle
Pass123,592 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 123,592 miles
- Test number
- 416152956533
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail123,588 miles (+2,823)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,588 miles
- Test number
- 530909452937
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,765 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,765 miles
- Test number
- 599263939991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,762 miles (+3,636)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,762 miles
- Test number
- 220958691327
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,126 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 117,126 miles
- Test number
- 971061160702
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,126 miles (+4,523)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,126 miles
- Test number
- 999826367272
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,603 miles (+106)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,603 miles
- Test number
- 582512466133
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail112,497 miles (+6,323)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,497 miles
- Test number
- 955983869796
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,174 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,174 miles
- Test number
- 206512051725
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryBoth front rubber shock top mounts deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread damaged but no cords visible
Fail106,174 miles (+10,596)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,174 miles
- Test number
- 953104637350
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryBoth front rubber shock top mounts deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread damaged but no cords visible
Pass95,578 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 195104003997
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on edge
Fail95,578 miles (+10,091)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 674254060691
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on edge
Pass85,487 miles (+15,381)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 85,487 miles
- Test number
- 325390390390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,106 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,106 miles
- Test number
- 346682455160
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass70,106 miles (+16,645)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 70,106 miles
- Test number
- 605472155115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,461 miles (+18,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,461 miles
- Test number
- 265199934145
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,138 miles (+7,117)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,138 miles
- Test number
- 515164453134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,021 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,021 miles
- Test number
- 496713582227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edges
Questions about LS59 RTO
- Does LS59 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS59 RTO expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 RTO?
- The MOT on LS59 RTO expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS59 RTO done?
- LS59 RTO was recorded at 127,550 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 8,756 miles a year.
- Has LS59 RTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 RTO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS59 RTO 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 RTO find?
- LS59 RTO passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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