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MINI Cooper S Auto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 YLEMOT history

LX59 YLE is a black petrol MINI Cooper S Auto first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
49,361 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLE was last recorded at 49,361 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,059 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
1,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,361 miles
  • 2023 – 49,059 miles
  • 2022 – 48,040 miles
  • 2021 – 47,141 miles
  • 2020 – 46,474 miles
  • 2019 – 44,156 miles
  • 2018 – 41,966 miles
  • 2017 – 40,816 miles
  • 2016 – 39,690 miles
  • 2015 – 38,179 miles
  • 2014 – 36,515 miles
  • 2013 – 27,777 miles
  • 2012 – 24,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,361 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    171168446183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass49,059 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,059 miles
    Test number
    964143195398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,040 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    192867888504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass47,141 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,141 miles
    Test number
    841869322526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass46,474 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    716383334842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,120 miles (+1,964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    743414130740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass44,156 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    172382633597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,966 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    191463262264
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,816 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,816 miles
    Test number
    760672882024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,690 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    737146044217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,179 miles (+1,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    355328005467
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass36,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    987429704233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail36,515 miles (+2,165)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    218689904256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on advise has new pads fitted possible sensor
  14. Pass34,350 miles (+6,573)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    749010854040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,777 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,777 miles
    Test number
    546374343089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    728683762218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YLE

Does LX59 YLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 YLE expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLE?
The MOT on LX59 YLE expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 YLE done?
LX59 YLE was recorded at 49,361 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLE 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 LX59 YLE find?
LX59 YLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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