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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LX59 ZTLMOT history

LX59 ZTL is a white petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LX59 ZTL white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,811 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX59 ZTL was last recorded at 138,811 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,492 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,319 miles
Average per year
8,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,811 miles
  • 2024 – 136,492 miles
  • 2023 – 132,936 miles
  • 2022 – 127,944 miles
  • 2021 – 124,933 miles
  • 2020 – 121,222 miles
  • 2019 – 116,367 miles
  • 2018 – 100,924 miles
  • 2017 – 89,147 miles
  • 2016 – 82,234 miles
  • 2015 – 72,570 miles
  • 2014 – 56,016 miles
  • 2013 – 36,033 miles
  • 2012 – 22,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,811 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split / not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting splitting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting splitting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,811 miles (+2,319)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    703271918695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 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))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split / not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass136,492 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,492 miles
    Test number
    991262767333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail136,484 miles (+3,548)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,484 miles
    Test number
    991377906812
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp projected beam image poor but visible both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear road wheel very difficult to rotate by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,936 miles (+4,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,936 miles
    Test number
    429928053280
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass127,944 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,944 miles
    Test number
    666800531988
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail127,943 miles (+3,010)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,943 miles
    Test number
    507544210473
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass124,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    616053559895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail124,933 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    154953822720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass121,222 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,222 miles
    Test number
    946178353783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,367 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,367 miles
    Test number
    547500649909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,924 miles (+11,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    149068646260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass89,147 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,147 miles
    Test number
    294911405915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass82,234 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,234 miles
    Test number
    124970494046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,570 miles (+16,554)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    835416014011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,016 miles (+19,983)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    189756284280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,033 miles (+13,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    369253883443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,445 miles
    Test number
    158254582240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX59 ZTL

Does LX59 ZTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 ZTL expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZTL?
The MOT on LX59 ZTL expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 ZTL done?
LX59 ZTL was recorded at 138,811 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,860 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZTL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZTL 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 ZTL find?
LX59 ZTL failed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 10 more.

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