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Hillman Minx

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 1,600 cc

LSK 157MOT history

LSK 157 is a blue petrol Hillman Minx first used on 11 Mar 1960. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
52,542 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSK 157
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Hillman
Model
Minx
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
11 Mar 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSK 157 was last recorded at 52,542 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2016: 19,393 miles, lower than 48,980 miles on 2 Feb 2015.

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
52,360 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,542 miles
  • 2025 – 52,360 miles
  • 2024 – 52,195 miles
  • 2023 – 52,059 miles
  • 2022 – 51,724 miles
  • 2021 – 51,162 miles
  • 2020 – 50,859 miles
  • 2019 – 50,471 miles
  • 2018 – 50,109 miles
  • 2017 – 49,862 miles
  • 2016 – 19,393 miles
  • 2015 – 48,980 miles
  • 2014 – 48,669 miles
  • 2012 – 48,415 miles
  • 2011 – 47,997 miles
  • 2010 – 47,748 miles
  • 2009 – 47,481 miles
  • 2008 – 47,254 miles
  • 2007 – 47,082 miles
  • 2006 – 46,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,542 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside components.
  • AdvisoryGeneral perishing of all suspension bushes.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front play in suspension joints top arm etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General age related perishing of the suspension bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,542 miles (+182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    255663377877
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to underside components.
    • AdvisoryGeneral perishing of all suspension bushes.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    667260081736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral perishing to the suspension bushes
    • AdvisoryGeneral play in the offside suspension bushes

  3. Pass52,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    454577906922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in suspension joints top arm etc
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related perishing of the suspension bushes

  4. Fail52,358 miles (+163)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    973407275352
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in suspension joints top arm etc
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related perishing of the suspension bushes

  5. Pass52,195 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    657359711776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  6. Pass52,059 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    252110004520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,724 miles (+562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    304379750305
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components deteriorating all round

  8. Pass51,162 miles (+303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    816306297583
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,859 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,859 miles
    Test number
    367169791807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,471 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    470157855040
    • AdvisoryOil leak from Engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily under sealed making corrosion assessment difficult

  11. Pass50,109 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,109 miles
    Test number
    837446032168
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass49,862 miles (+30,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    202400950077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,393 miles (-29,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,393 miles
    Test number
    914881584590
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNO SEAT BELTS FITTED
    • AdvisoryO/S BRAKE POOR IN RELATION TO N/S .. CHECK REQUIRED IF BRAKE PULL IS NOTICED
    • AdvisoryREAR SPRING MOUNTING AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE, ORIGINAL UNDER SEAL COMING AWAY

  14. Pass48,980 miles (+311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,980 miles
    Test number
    377773935070
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger broken

  15. Pass48,669 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,669 miles
    Test number
    446374734091
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass48,415 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    959555312341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,997 miles
    Test number
    118366911369
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail47,997 miles (+249)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,997 miles
    Test number
    699876311365
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass47,748 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    890800820360
    • NoteTyre wear suggest tracking

  20. Fail47,748 miles (+267)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    491187810427
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre wear suggest tracking

  21. Pass47,481 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,481 miles
    Test number
    514768919358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    684899298276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,254 miles (+172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    764592098275
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass47,082 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    142121427394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    511205206309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,852 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    682846586214
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about LSK 157

What vehicle is registration LSK 157 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSK 157 on a blue petrol Hillman Minx first used on 11 Mar 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSK 157 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSK 157 is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSK 157?
The MOT on LSK 157 is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSK 157 done?
LSK 157 was recorded at 52,542 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 292 miles a year.
Has LSK 157 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSK 157 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LSK 157 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LSK 157 find?
LSK 157 passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: general light corrosion to underside components.; general perishing of all suspension bushes.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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