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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

LS61 ERKMOT history

LS61 ERK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2026.

LS61 ERK blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,080 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 ERK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 ERK was last recorded at 109,080 miles on 22 Mar 2026, 4,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,980 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,100 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,080 miles
  • 2025 – 104,980 miles
  • 2024 – 99,782 miles
  • 2023 – 96,902 miles
  • 2022 – 86,957 miles
  • 2021 – 79,080 miles
  • 2020 – 76,254 miles
  • 2019 – 63,892 miles
  • 2017 – 51,751 miles
  • 2016 – 43,666 miles
  • 2015 – 36,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front tyres starting to wear on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    991323306882
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,080 miles (+4,100)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    477678692442
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,980 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,980 miles
    Test number
    239229507117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,782 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    242559143142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,902 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,902 miles
    Test number
    620722137248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    876926786166
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges.

  7. Fail86,957 miles (+7,877)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    430847215778
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCuts in o/s/r tyre tread.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges.

  8. Pass79,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    690689062118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail79,080 miles (+2,826)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    365552064471
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass76,254 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    875850025529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,892 miles (+12,141)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,892 miles
    Test number
    938007614877
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,751 miles (+8,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    148650865421
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs well worn.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre.

  13. Pass43,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    578042126072
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  14. Fail43,666 miles (+7,091)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    760523167007
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,575 miles
    Test number
    637209631120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 ERK

Does LS61 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 ERK is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 ERK?
The MOT on LS61 ERK is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 ERK done?
LS61 ERK was recorded at 109,080 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2026, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has LS61 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 ERK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 ERK 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 LS61 ERK find?
LS61 ERK passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: all underbody and components corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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