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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 VMZMOT history

LS61 VMZ is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LS61 VMZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,790 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VMZ was last recorded at 127,790 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 17,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,489 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,301 miles
Average per year
10,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,790 miles
  • 2024 – 110,489 miles
  • 2023 – 92,785 miles
  • 2022 – 76,807 miles
  • 2021 – 64,384 miles
  • 2020 – 63,395 miles
  • 2019 – 55,036 miles
  • 2018 – 48,797 miles
  • 2017 – 38,153 miles
  • 2016 – 34,983 miles
  • 2015 – 25,625 miles
  • 2014 – 13,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,790 miles
    Test number
    219331828658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail127,790 miles (+17,301)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,790 miles
    Test number
    192509083205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,489 miles (+17,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,489 miles
    Test number
    816172203789
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake light not working
  4. Pass92,785 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    618170615322
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail92,767 miles (+15,960)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    648607314553
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,807 miles (+12,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    930017966582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,384 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    797810384623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,395 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    468647061875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,036 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    679645923036
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail55,036 miles (+6,239)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    350562527993
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass48,797 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    394138843661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,153 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,153 miles
    Test number
    928886684531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,983 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,983 miles
    Test number
    944564460022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    855880792558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,625 miles (+11,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    369361310190
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass13,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,977 miles
    Test number
    388269364214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VMZ

Does LS61 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VMZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VMZ?
The MOT on LS61 VMZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VMZ done?
LS61 VMZ was recorded at 127,790 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,211 miles a year.
Has LS61 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VMZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VMZ 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 VMZ find?
LS61 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the shoulders also, and 1 more.

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