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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 YLZMOT history

LX59 YLZ is a red petrol MINI first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LX59 YLZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,475 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLZ was last recorded at 107,475 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,472 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,475 miles
  • 2025 – 105,975 miles
  • 2024 – 103,278 miles
  • 2023 – 99,027 miles
  • 2022 – 94,737 miles
  • 2021 – 91,485 miles
  • 2020 – 88,439 miles
  • 2019 – 82,162 miles
  • 2018 – 75,297 miles
  • 2017 – 69,995 miles
  • 2016 – 59,927 miles
  • 2015 – 54,624 miles
  • 2014 – 40,344 miles
  • 2013 – 29,124 miles
  • 2012 – 17,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    409737023487
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Fail107,475 miles (+3)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,475 miles
    Test number
    774272871058
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Fail107,472 miles (+1,497)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,472 miles
    Test number
    753967002108
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,975 miles (+2,697)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,975 miles
    Test number
    873254848029
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,278 miles (+4,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    522641119988
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,027 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    781004543183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,737 miles (+3,252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    394164455731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,485 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    532019142362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,439 miles (+6,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,439 miles
    Test number
    758651538873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  10. Pass82,162 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    843545045295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,297 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    837921960188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    721815156510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail69,995 miles (+10,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,995 miles
    Test number
    451476693500
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass59,927 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    865036940605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,624 miles (+14,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    315909705416
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  16. Pass40,344 miles (+11,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    316885204427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,124 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    887846353262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,106 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    106546532206
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass17,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    267446232217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YLZ

Does LX59 YLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YLZ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLZ?
The MOT on LX59 YLZ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YLZ done?
LX59 YLZ was recorded at 107,475 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,435 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLZ 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 YLZ find?
LX59 YLZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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