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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LS59 YJBMOT history

LS59 YJB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS59 YJB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,981 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YJB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YJB was last recorded at 151,981 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,977 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,981 miles
  • 2025 – 147,652 miles
  • 2024 – 143,507 miles
  • 2023 – 139,197 miles
  • 2022 – 122,080 miles
  • 2021 – 114,432 miles
  • 2019 – 110,013 miles
  • 2018 – 105,439 miles
  • 2017 – 92,622 miles
  • 2016 – 75,718 miles
  • 2015 – 57,912 miles
  • 2014 – 40,565 miles
  • 2013 – 21,483 miles
  • 2012 – 8,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,981 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,981 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,981 miles
    Test number
    768495019771
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,977 miles (+4,325)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,977 miles
    Test number
    683249349699
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,652 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,652 miles
    Test number
    335261562094
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,647 miles (+177)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,647 miles
    Test number
    954862719443
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail147,470 miles (+3,963)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,470 miles
    Test number
    933903990306
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,507 miles
    Test number
    375000455818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,482 miles (+17)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,482 miles
    Test number
    361260338457
    • 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))

  8. Fail143,465 miles (+64)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    816103106426
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrasion

  9. Fail143,401 miles (+4,204)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    663084726611
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass139,197 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    590346582585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail139,109 miles (+17,029)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,109 miles
    Test number
    805138714937
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass122,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,080 miles
    Test number
    817096522310
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable faulty

  13. Fail122,073 miles (+7,641)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    883128971511
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable faulty

  14. Pass114,432 miles (+4,419)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,432 miles
    Test number
    238470337519
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass110,013 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,013 miles
    Test number
    295108953789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,439 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    310970219613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  17. Fail105,432 miles (+12,810)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    923602620710
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  18. Pass92,622 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    709811527547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,471 miles (+16,753)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,471 miles
    Test number
    231025722857
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    521689055771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail75,718 miles (+17,806)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    839234288030
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,912 miles (+17,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    415521755412
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wall cut

  23. Pass40,565 miles (+19,082)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    887053224342
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  24. Pass21,483 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    167148583234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail20,284 miles (+11,850)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,284 miles
    Test number
    889218173254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  26. Pass8,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,434 miles
    Test number
    215585162265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 YJB

Does LS59 YJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YJB is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YJB?
The MOT on LS59 YJB is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YJB done?
LS59 YJB was recorded at 151,981 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,289 miles a year.
Has LS59 YJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YJB has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 YJB 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 YJB find?
LS59 YJB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

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