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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

LS61 HPYMOT history

LS61 HPY is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LS61 HPY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,088 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HPY was last recorded at 63,088 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2022: 38,264 miles, lower than 59,260 miles on 9 Sept 2021.

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
63,064 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,088 miles
  • 2025 – 63,064 miles
  • 2024 – 61,094 miles
  • 2023 – 43,609 miles
  • 2022 – 38,264 miles
  • 2021 – 59,260 miles
  • 2020 – 53,866 miles
  • 2019 – 48,301 miles
  • 2018 – 43,129 miles
  • 2017 – 36,466 miles
  • 2016 – 27,030 miles
  • 2015 – 18,018 miles
  • 2014 – 10,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,088 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced moisture inside lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,088 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    519323936876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,064 miles (+1,970)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    841205264066
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    566724458896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,094 miles (+17,485)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    229862063301
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass43,609 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    317553442929
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail43,609 miles (+5,345)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    638713374965
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced moisture inside lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    855050472608
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail38,264 miles (-20,996)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,264 miles
    Test number
    996961536646
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,260 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    325451522155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,866 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    527176556743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,301 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,301 miles
    Test number
    619390272304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    401251797080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,129 miles (+6,663)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    225791097550
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass36,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,466 miles
    Test number
    170403038411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,459 miles (+9,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,459 miles
    Test number
    803150959798
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass27,030 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    604940706327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    123732158411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,018 miles (+7,145)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,018 miles
    Test number
    741074237988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Pass10,873 miles (+609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,873 miles
    Test number
    665278305091
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail10,264 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,264 miles
    Test number
    355588434436
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 HPY

Does LS61 HPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 HPY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HPY?
The MOT on LS61 HPY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 HPY done?
LS61 HPY was recorded at 63,088 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has LS61 HPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HPY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 HPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 HPY find?
LS61 HPY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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