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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LS59 XCUMOT history

LS59 XCU is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LS59 XCU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,893 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 XCU was last recorded at 61,893 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 7,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2019: 36,019 miles, lower than 57,961 miles on 30 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,028 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,865 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,893 miles
  • 2025 – 54,028 miles
  • 2024 – 48,426 miles
  • 2022 – 42,213 miles
  • 2021 – 39,892 miles
  • 2020 – 38,429 miles
  • 2019 – 36,019 miles
  • 2018 – 33,467 miles
  • 2017 – 31,646 miles
  • 2016 – 29,322 miles
  • 2015 – 26,193 miles
  • 2014 – 23,087 miles
  • 2013 – 19,633 miles
  • 2012 – 15,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,893 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor is insecure

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,893 miles (+7,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    591559603713
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor is insecure
  2. Pass54,028 miles (+5,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    865697332522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass48,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    735740803243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 175 65 r15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail48,426 miles (+6,213)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    150893018223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 175 65 r15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass42,213 miles (+2,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    206842385033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass39,892 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    914519988608
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass38,429 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,429 miles
    Test number
    661138396498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass36,019 miles (-21,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    714669206151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,961 miles (+24,494)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    717910043415
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass33,467 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,467 miles
    Test number
    309508207668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,646 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    995930431203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,322 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    960207121314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,193 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    484763571298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,087 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,087 miles
    Test number
    445228134294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,633 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    235259633217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,191 miles
    Test number
    349342922406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 XCU

Does LS59 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 XCU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 XCU?
The MOT on LS59 XCU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 XCU done?
LS59 XCU was recorded at 61,893 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has LS59 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 XCU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 XCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 XCU find?
LS59 XCU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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