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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LX59 ZSPMOT history

LX59 ZSP is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LX59 ZSP white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,470 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZSP was last recorded at 93,470 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,463 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,470 miles
  • 2025 – 86,831 miles
  • 2024 – 85,017 miles
  • 2023 – 80,721 miles
  • 2022 – 78,444 miles
  • 2021 – 75,538 miles
  • 2020 – 73,306 miles
  • 2019 – 66,158 miles
  • 2018 – 58,176 miles
  • 2017 – 52,427 miles
  • 2016 – 47,780 miles
  • 2015 – 44,774 miles
  • 2014 – 39,389 miles
  • 2013 – 34,409 miles
  • 2012 – 29,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,470 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,470 miles
    Test number
    778529321505
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail93,463 miles (+116)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    803113326119
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail93,347 miles (+6,516)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    365760927030
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    995775245241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail86,831 miles (+1,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    754376287814
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass85,017 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    398013860709
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail85,002 miles (+4,281)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    951760966887
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    503105076580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,720 miles (+2,276)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    960795987974
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  10. Pass78,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    835035322890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,444 miles (+2,906)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    135571706311
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  12. Pass75,538 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    819742004591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,306 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    292588004574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,304 miles (+237)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    390378267250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail73,067 miles (+6,909)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    996047247604
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  16. Pass66,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    630445970431
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tape on bodywork/damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. Fail66,158 miles (+7,982)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    479449558685
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tape on bodywork/damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  18. Pass58,176 miles (+5,749)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    170539434941
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdded 2.5 litres of engine oil
    • AdvisoryVehicle smoking during test passed emissions
  19. Pass52,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    621344683339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,427 miles (+4,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    345420363244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass47,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    523093258335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,780 miles (+3,006)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    688185049791
    • 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)
  23. Pass44,774 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    328820233984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    389519354470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,389 miles (+4,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    538779454231
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  26. Pass34,409 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    826173763261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,520 miles
    Test number
    657897452274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZSP

Does LX59 ZSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZSP is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZSP?
The MOT on LX59 ZSP is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZSP done?
LX59 ZSP was recorded at 93,470 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZSP has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZSP 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 ZSP find?
LX59 ZSP passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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