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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 XELMOT history

LS61 XEL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 52,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LS61 XEL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,790 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 XEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 XEL was last recorded at 52,790 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,879 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,911 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,790 miles
  • 2025 – 47,879 miles
  • 2024 – 41,372 miles
  • 2023 – 36,427 miles
  • 2022 – 31,433 miles
  • 2021 – 27,247 miles
  • 2020 – 25,476 miles
  • 2019 – 24,124 miles
  • 2018 – 22,768 miles
  • 2017 – 21,725 miles
  • 2016 – 21,016 miles
  • 2014 – 18,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,790 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,790 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    824244394798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    950526961988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail47,879 miles (+6,507)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    522880321924
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass41,372 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    657093693013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass36,427 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    357874082622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    554529919401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,433 miles (+4,186)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    693409184286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass27,247 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,247 miles
    Test number
    350552407816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,476 miles (+1,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    646845319974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass24,124 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    127749673181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,768 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,768 miles
    Test number
    530380662555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass21,725 miles (+709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,725 miles
    Test number
    599529444834
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass21,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    404033068363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,016 miles (+2,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    694866597996
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass18,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    708857044399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 XEL

Does LS61 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 XEL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 XEL?
The MOT on LS61 XEL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 XEL done?
LS61 XEL was recorded at 52,790 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has LS61 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 XEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 XEL 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 XEL find?
LS61 XEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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