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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VSMMOT history

LX55 VSM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

LX55 VSM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,145 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VSM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VSM was last recorded at 88,145 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,120 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,145 miles
  • 2025 – 87,090 miles
  • 2024 – 85,777 miles
  • 2023 – 85,259 miles
  • 2022 – 83,762 miles
  • 2021 – 81,212 miles
  • 2020 – 79,008 miles
  • 2019 – 74,986 miles
  • 2018 – 71,576 miles
  • 2017 – 68,368 miles
  • 2016 – 58,842 miles
  • 2015 – 54,793 miles
  • 2014 – 48,755 miles
  • 2013 – 42,283 miles
  • 2012 – 35,294 miles
  • 2011 – 28,685 miles
  • 2010 – 22,687 miles
  • 2009 – 17,383 miles
  • 2008 – 13,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,145 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,145 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    550009988697
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail88,120 miles (+1,030)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    548982546302
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,090 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    380910422629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail87,079 miles (+1,302)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    788641788959
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear entire exhaust system deteriorated/corroded
  5. Pass85,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    480575081332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail85,777 miles (+518)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    421188872308
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,259 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    166771376240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail85,248 miles (+1,486)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    125681031465
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass83,762 miles (+2,550)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    127510662677
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass81,212 miles (+2,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    477250565573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,008 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    234974980831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass74,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    772887073515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail74,986 miles (+3,410)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    684600825838
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass71,576 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,576 miles
    Test number
    597625101800
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen but does exceed limits (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Fail71,564 miles (+3,196)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,564 miles
    Test number
    303734854678
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen but does exceed limits (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass68,368 miles (+9,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    921810715000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass58,842 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    558684796826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  18. Pass54,793 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    721246968399
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded front number plate detriorated
  19. Pass48,755 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    227390034273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    836151033200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail42,281 miles (+6,987)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    835061933282
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass35,294 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    626037532271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,685 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    205802231218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass28,685 miles (+5,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    335492731425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass22,687 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    313769620221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,383 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    242980939271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass17,383 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    314530239208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    700508728267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VSM

Does LX55 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VSM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VSM?
The MOT on LX55 VSM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VSM done?
LX55 VSM was recorded at 88,145 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has LX55 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VSM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VSM 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 VSM find?
LX55 VSM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel cap seal perished/splitting, and 2 more.

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