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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LS59 VPNMOT history

LS59 VPN is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LS59 VPN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
100,173 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 VPN was last recorded at 100,173 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 5,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,139 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,034 miles
Average per year
6,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,173 miles
  • 2023 – 95,139 miles
  • 2022 – 90,019 miles
  • 2021 – 82,008 miles
  • 2020 – 78,628 miles
  • 2019 – 77,444 miles
  • 2017 – 69,053 miles
  • 2016 – 61,319 miles
  • 2015 – 54,658 miles
  • 2014 – 46,497 miles
  • 2013 – 39,417 miles
  • 2012 – 31,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    793624000571
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail100,173 miles (+5,034)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    396555035939
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    920622218820
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail95,139 miles (+5,120)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    493214990155
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass90,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    860489217838
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail90,019 miles (+8,011)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    121416121818
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass82,008 miles (+3,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    374026462424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,628 miles (+1,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    305619369206
    • 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))
  9. Pass77,444 miles (+8,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    842542392511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,053 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    500125483332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    742078045333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,319 miles (+6,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    346945744118
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  13. Pass54,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    368123196845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,657 miles (+8,160)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    471012891472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass46,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,497 miles
    Test number
    646357164235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail46,496 miles (+7,079)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    296727964240
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass39,417 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    195591893215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    589462242363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,054 miles3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    759372942389
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS59 VPN

Does LS59 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 VPN expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 VPN?
The MOT on LS59 VPN expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 VPN done?
LS59 VPN was recorded at 100,173 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
Has LS59 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 VPN has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 VPN 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 VPN find?
LS59 VPN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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