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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VSDMOT history

LX55 VSD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LX55 VSD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,065 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VSD was last recorded at 84,065 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,429 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
4,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,065 miles
  • 2025 – 78,429 miles
  • 2024 – 71,785 miles
  • 2023 – 67,905 miles
  • 2022 – 57,283 miles
  • 2021 – 44,331 miles
  • 2020 – 43,524 miles
  • 2019 – 42,653 miles
  • 2018 – 41,385 miles
  • 2017 – 39,636 miles
  • 2016 – 37,945 miles
  • 2015 – 36,491 miles
  • 2014 – 35,122 miles
  • 2013 – 31,537 miles
  • 2012 – 27,987 miles
  • 2011 – 23,252 miles
  • 2010 – 17,716 miles
  • 2009 – 13,076 miles
  • 2008 – 8,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded, but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with u under seal

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,065 miles
    Test number
    824671903068
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded, but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with u under seal

  2. Fail84,065 miles (+5,636)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,065 miles
    Test number
    274307351817
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded, but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered with u under seal

  3. Pass78,429 miles (+6,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,429 miles
    Test number
    633535669912
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass71,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    826416534308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension bush starting to split but no excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak

  5. Fail71,785 miles (+3,880)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    409652474838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension bush starting to split but no excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak

  6. Pass67,905 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    904905079973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,901 miles (+10,618)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    480594234944
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,283 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    868970374637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail57,283 miles (+12,952)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    980567244823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,331 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    283177143316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    398342543267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail43,524 miles (+871)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    188739219857
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass42,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    229894587501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,652 miles (+1,267)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,652 miles
    Test number
    353116658211
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass41,385 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,385 miles
    Test number
    437193366482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass39,636 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    505338365572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass37,945 miles (+1,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    900495853409
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded

  18. Pass36,491 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    259465225279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf suspension wishbone control joint has movement in bush but does not exceed Mot requirements
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum on dipstick

  19. Fail36,490 miles (+1,368)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    568155525282
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf suspension wishbone control joint has movement in bush but does not exceed Mot requirements
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum on dipstick

  20. Pass35,122 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    817955824296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  21. Fail35,122 miles (+3,585)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    816874624202
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  22. Pass31,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    189205833214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,537 miles (+3,550)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    548125733224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass27,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    245517102377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,987 miles (+4,735)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,987 miles
    Test number
    658787202357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass23,252 miles (+5,536)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    547008701332
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge & starting to crack
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to crack

  27. Pass17,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,716 miles
    Test number
    553108700324
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  28. Fail17,716 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,716 miles
    Test number
    801047300340
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  29. Fail13,076 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    324230319340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass13,076 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    870250519391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass8,462 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,462 miles
    Test number
    243309418341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass4,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    4,675 miles
    Test number
    163826638034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VSD

Does LX55 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VSD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VSD?
The MOT on LX55 VSD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VSD done?
LX55 VSD was recorded at 84,065 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
Has LX55 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VSD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VSD 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 VSD find?
LX55 VSD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; rear box exhaust corroded, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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