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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 KPEMOT history

LX55 KPE is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

LX55 KPE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
104,484 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KPE was last recorded at 104,484 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 6,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,304 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,180 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,484 miles
  • 2021 – 98,304 miles
  • 2019 – 85,413 miles
  • 2018 – 75,940 miles
  • 2017 – 68,185 miles
  • 2015 – 57,938 miles
  • 2014 – 54,464 miles
  • 2013 – 50,751 miles
  • 2011 – 41,888 miles
  • 2010 – 36,745 miles
  • 2009 – 32,127 miles
  • 2008 – 21,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,484 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Out of shape on inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    571710943043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,484 miles (+6,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    367456650284
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass98,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    264620655893
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f steering rack tie rod

  4. Fail98,304 miles (+12,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    151282631193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n.s.f steering rack tie rod

  5. Pass85,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    691118360564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,413 miles (+479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    278561720789
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDogbone bolts missing

  7. Pass84,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    345785118082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail84,934 miles (+8,994)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    296227068538
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass75,940 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    497159516056
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Out of shape on inside edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Out of shape on inside edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged and slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail75,936 miles (+7,751)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    813716428103
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens dirty (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Out of shape on inside edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Out of shape on inside edge (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged and slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass68,185 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    953528385868
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail68,184 miles (+10,246)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    805959671103
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass57,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    239470502280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,938 miles (+3,474)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    202663977635
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  15. Pass54,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    908041464240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,464 miles (+3,713)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    678930164251
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass50,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    335945273414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,751 miles (+8,863)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,751 miles
    Test number
    877814173257
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,888 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    597474591254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,745 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    431458720389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,127 miles (+10,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    721551859366
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass21,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    472701468296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 KPE

Does LX55 KPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 KPE expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KPE?
The MOT on LX55 KPE expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 KPE done?
LX55 KPE was recorded at 104,484 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has LX55 KPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KPE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 KPE 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 LX55 KPE find?
LX55 KPE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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