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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 YYDMOT history

LX55 YYD is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LX55 YYD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,721 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YYD was last recorded at 118,721 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 12,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,645 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,076 miles
Average per year
5,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,721 miles
  • 2025 – 106,645 miles
  • 2024 – 100,466 miles
  • 2022 – 93,818 miles
  • 2021 – 88,106 miles
  • 2020 – 86,940 miles
  • 2019 – 86,240 miles
  • 2018 – 84,723 miles
  • 2017 – 80,000 miles
  • 2016 – 74,514 miles
  • 2015 – 65,333 miles
  • 2014 – 57,030 miles
  • 2013 – 40,494 miles
  • 2012 – 36,234 miles
  • 2011 – 31,515 miles
  • 2010 – 27,152 miles
  • 2009 – 22,236 miles
  • 2008 – 17,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating (just within limit)
  • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch trim loose

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 All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,721 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    521210776025
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating (just within limit)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch trim loose
  2. Fail118,721 miles (+12,076)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    191042109562
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating (just within limit)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch trim loose
  3. Pass106,645 miles (+6,179)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    542427306713
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass100,466 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    296046604856
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail100,466 miles (+6,648)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    243479978841
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both side L/R (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,818 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    260738711966
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail93,818 miles (+5,712)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    991308071721
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass88,106 miles (+1,166)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    763133033319
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass86,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    614656550064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,940 miles (+700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    271580915990
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  11. Pass86,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    265847760582
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on outer wall have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail86,240 miles (+1,517)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    918139778098
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on outer wall have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass84,723 miles (+4,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    841386109217
    • AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front wishbone bush
  14. Pass80,000 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,000 miles
    Test number
    574474984150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,514 miles (+9,181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    656429591618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    684199803323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail65,333 miles (+8,303)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    987106678316
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass57,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    356936284235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,030 miles (+16,536)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    619770784292
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass40,494 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    807145153235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,234 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    788235502213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,515 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,515 miles
    Test number
    376905781178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,152 miles (+795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,152 miles
    Test number
    292804870136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass26,357 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,357 miles
    Test number
    130426740023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass22,236 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    774473449092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,312 miles
    Test number
    802773748068
    • NoteOffside wiper split on ends

Questions about LX55 YYD

Does LX55 YYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YYD is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YYD?
The MOT on LX55 YYD is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YYD done?
LX55 YYD was recorded at 118,721 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
Has LX55 YYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YYD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YYD 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 YYD find?
LX55 YYD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted outer lip, and 3 more.

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