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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LT59 FLCMOT history

LT59 FLC is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LT59 FLC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
85,003 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 FLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT59 FLC was last recorded at 85,003 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,479 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,524 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,003 miles
  • 2024 – 79,479 miles
  • 2023 – 72,290 miles
  • 2022 – 68,794 miles
  • 2021 – 63,170 miles
  • 2020 – 56,631 miles
  • 2019 – 52,144 miles
  • 2017 – 50,311 miles
  • 2016 – 50,272 miles
  • 2015 – 48,487 miles
  • 2014 – 47,590 miles
  • 2013 – 44,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,003 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT COVER MISSING
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,003 miles (+5,524)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    847266407167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS SEAT BELT COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,479 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    599731029847
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail79,468 miles (+7,178)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    545339856293
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass72,290 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    406928961146
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail72,285 miles (+3,491)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    114315783896
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass68,794 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    523701970604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail68,733 miles (+5,563)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    151453738274
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,170 miles (+6,539)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    661127719145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass56,631 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    694988369479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,144 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    702440856044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,311 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    989706932973
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

  12. Pass50,272 miles (+1,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    281042201332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass48,487 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    695996075161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    509736174194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,588 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,588 miles
    Test number
    786575674104
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Fail47,570 miles (+2,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    739082974137
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass44,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    727234913079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LT59 FLC

Does LT59 FLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 FLC expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 FLC?
The MOT on LT59 FLC expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 FLC done?
LT59 FLC was recorded at 85,003 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has LT59 FLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 FLC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 FLC 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 LT59 FLC find?
LT59 FLC failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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