MINI
Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LS61 XEMMOT history
LS61 XEM is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,041 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 XEM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 XEM was last recorded at 79,041 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,864 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,177 miles
- Average per year
- 4,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,041 miles
- 2024 – 72,864 miles
- 2023 – 68,494 miles
- 2022 – 68,396 miles
- 2021 – 64,262 miles
- 2020 – 61,136 miles
- 2019 – 56,842 miles
- 2018 – 50,801 miles
- 2017 – 44,736 miles
- 2016 – 37,485 miles
- 2015 – 33,275 miles
- 2014 – 24,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,041 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MMTREAD DEPTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM TREAD DEPTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,041 miles (+6,177)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,041 miles
- Test number
- 183135441589
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass72,864 miles (+4,370)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 72,864 miles
- Test number
- 269518927793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,494 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 68,494 miles
- Test number
- 416470724122
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MMTREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail68,494 miles (+98)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,494 miles
- Test number
- 251200564115
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MMTREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,396 miles (+4,134)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 68,396 miles
- Test number
- 341105382670
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,262 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,262 miles
- Test number
- 920466402474
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail64,262 miles (+3,126)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,262 miles
- Test number
- 929152213637
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,136 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,136 miles
- Test number
- 918924751132
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,131 miles (+4,289)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,131 miles
- Test number
- 772532860129
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,842 miles (+6,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,842 miles
- Test number
- 885802808865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,801 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 50,801 miles
- Test number
- 623760957968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 44,736 miles
- Test number
- 455660745435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,736 miles (+7,251)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,736 miles
- Test number
- 857646881456
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass37,485 miles (+4,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 37,485 miles
- Test number
- 759712804205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has small cut in side wall but not down to the cords
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,275 miles (+8,384)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 33,275 miles
- Test number
- 714659660420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,891 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 24,891 miles
- Test number
- 388349584286
- NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.
- NoteDeterioration both number plates.
- NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
Questions about LS61 XEM
- Does LS61 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 XEM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 XEM?
- The MOT on LS61 XEM is valid until 26 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 XEM done?
- LS61 XEM was recorded at 79,041 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
- Has LS61 XEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 XEM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS61 XEM 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 XEM find?
- LS61 XEM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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