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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LS59 RUCMOT history

LS59 RUC is a white petrol MINI first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LS59 RUC white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
109,235 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 RUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 RUC was last recorded at 109,235 miles on 15 May 2026, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,286 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,235 miles
  • 2025 – 108,286 miles
  • 2024 – 103,711 miles
  • 2023 – 101,349 miles
  • 2022 – 87,772 miles
  • 2021 – 85,657 miles
  • 2019 – 82,778 miles
  • 2018 – 78,500 miles
  • 2017 – 73,787 miles
  • 2016 – 66,618 miles
  • 2015 – 62,321 miles
  • 2014 – 52,454 miles
  • 2013 – 33,247 miles
  • 2012 – 25,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

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.

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,235 miles (+949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,235 miles
    Test number
    537154963021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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. Pass108,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    693778470281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,285 miles (+4,574)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    369188431177
    • 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))

  4. Pass103,711 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    994700014952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,690 miles (+2,341)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    759176254716
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine very smokey

  6. Pass101,349 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    851810489433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Warning Light On

  7. Fail101,319 miles (+13,547)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    562273129423
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated on dash display

  8. Pass87,772 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    349834913350
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake light 1/2 not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp 1/2 not working
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on

  9. Fail87,744 miles (+2,087)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    870287683319
    • 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  10. Pass85,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    817180260919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad low compared to nearside ,limited vision on inner pad ,advise wheels off inspection asap

  11. Fail85,649 miles (+2,871)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,649 miles
    Test number
    279900117969
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad low compared to nearside ,limited vision on inner pad ,advise wheels off inspection asap
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp inoperative (came on during test) advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear footbrake effort lower than nearside rear

  12. Pass82,778 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    250076542931
    • AdvisoryCondition of pads unknown-limited vision ,advise wheels off inspection soon

  13. Pass78,500 miles (+4,713)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    280191226799
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass73,787 miles (+7,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    969001907542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass66,618 miles (+4,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    722230937964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass62,321 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,321 miles
    Test number
    921842382661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,454 miles (+19,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    829489864204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,247 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    335711883483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,142 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    715656682202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS59 RUC

Does LS59 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RUC is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 RUC?
The MOT on LS59 RUC is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 RUC done?
LS59 RUC was recorded at 109,235 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has LS59 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 RUC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 RUC 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 RUC find?
LS59 RUC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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