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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 KTUMOT history

LX55 KTU is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

LX55 KTU yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,833 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KTU was last recorded at 55,833 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 1,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,147 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,686 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,833 miles
  • 2024 – 54,147 miles
  • 2023 – 51,849 miles
  • 2022 – 49,170 miles
  • 2021 – 47,804 miles
  • 2020 – 47,254 miles
  • 2019 – 46,398 miles
  • 2018 – 44,328 miles
  • 2017 – 40,543 miles
  • 2016 – 40,314 miles
  • 2015 – 38,441 miles
  • 2014 – 37,395 miles
  • 2013 – 29,159 miles
  • 2012 – 18,901 miles
  • 2011 – 13,015 miles
  • 2010 – 12,468 miles
  • 2009 – 11,705 miles
  • 2007 – 8,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,833 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear no plate deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,833 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    120339588087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,147 miles (+2,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    371965185588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,849 miles (+2,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    160666889172
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass49,170 miles (+1,366)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,170 miles
    Test number
    522423120353
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,804 miles (+550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    664737497474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass47,254 miles (+856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    993847513731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass46,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    180375637220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated [rear]
    • AdvisoryT p m light on

  8. Fail46,398 miles (+2,070)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    808490215186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 84v rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated [rear]
    • AdvisoryT p m light on

  9. Pass44,328 miles (+3,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    755370671708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass40,543 miles (+229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    184091733008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass40,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    568814993195
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriorated

  12. Fail40,314 miles (+1,873)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    934796497473
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate deteriorated

  13. Pass38,441 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    362682235250
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass37,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    428790644213
    • NoteEngine oil level low 2 lts added

  15. Fail37,395 miles (+8,236)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,395 miles
    Test number
    496260544253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil level low 2 lts added

  16. Pass29,159 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    905798693130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,901 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    417782342286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,015 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    13,015 miles
    Test number
    747893841252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,468 miles (+763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    12,468 miles
    Test number
    552176430210
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail11,705 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,705 miles
    Test number
    383473839224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass11,705 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    11,705 miles
    Test number
    774583739265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,957 miles
    Test number
    842961967220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 KTU

Does LX55 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 KTU expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KTU?
The MOT on LX55 KTU expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 KTU done?
LX55 KTU was recorded at 55,833 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has LX55 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KTU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LX55 KTU 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 KTU find?
LX55 KTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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