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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LU61 ECDMOT history

LU61 ECD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LU61 ECD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,900 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU61 ECD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU61 ECD was last recorded at 120,900 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,019 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,881 miles
Average per year
6,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,900 miles
  • 2024 – 118,019 miles
  • 2023 – 115,868 miles
  • 2022 – 108,131 miles
  • 2021 – 93,408 miles
  • 2020 – 89,909 miles
  • 2019 – 85,704 miles
  • 2018 – 79,709 miles
  • 2017 – 69,645 miles
  • 2016 – 60,953 miles
  • 2015 – 55,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    464187012382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,900 miles (+2,881)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    131146368168
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,019 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    211067054608
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW SLIGHT STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,019 miles (+2,151)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,019 miles
    Test number
    918961506289
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working BOTH N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW SLIGHT STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    288893458780
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail115,868 miles (+7,737)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    279935551637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass108,131 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    331962165150
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail108,129 miles (+1,696)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    194913886311
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,433 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    471627216248
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail106,433 miles (+13,025)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    815751429857
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass93,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    315645777724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail93,408 miles (+3,499)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    925201638552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,909 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,909 miles
    Test number
    777307870132
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Fail89,868 miles (+4,164)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    804218484898
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass85,704 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    750866234830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,709 miles (+10,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    179344194242
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass69,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    389475979869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail69,645 miles (+8,692)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    305090546709
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass60,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    685779666945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,953 miles (+5,950)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    666796522050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    366773385192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU61 ECD

Does LU61 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU61 ECD is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU61 ECD?
The MOT on LU61 ECD is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU61 ECD done?
LU61 ECD was recorded at 120,900 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,364 miles a year.
Has LU61 ECD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU61 ECD has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LU61 ECD 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 LU61 ECD find?
LU61 ECD passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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