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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S15 LYJMOT history

S15 LYJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S15 LYJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,637 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 LYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 LYJ was last recorded at 82,637 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,218 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,637 miles
  • 2025 – 80,218 miles
  • 2024 – 77,335 miles
  • 2023 – 74,748 miles
  • 2022 – 70,226 miles
  • 2021 – 65,756 miles
  • 2020 – 61,644 miles
  • 2019 – 56,299 miles
  • 2018 – 49,735 miles
  • 2017 – 43,956 miles
  • 2016 – 37,860 miles
  • 2015 – 33,066 miles
  • 2014 – 29,042 miles
  • 2013 – 25,488 miles
  • 2012 – 22,524 miles
  • 2011 – 20,013 miles
  • 2010 – 17,253 miles
  • 2009 – 14,775 miles
  • 2008 – 12,240 miles
  • 2007 – 11,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,637 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    603900286682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,218 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    511861430911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,335 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    735101638075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    964119726313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,748 miles (+4,522)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    955372629875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,226 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    743993765168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,756 miles (+4,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    461324414382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,644 miles (+5,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    946421408682
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,299 miles (+6,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    187181332226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass49,735 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    546653138797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass43,956 miles (+6,096)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    761151936896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and is corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass37,860 miles (+4,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    857680999900
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass33,066 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    287127755143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,042 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    109237964182
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  15. Pass29,042 miles (+3,554)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,042 miles
    Test number
    115637964121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass25,488 miles (+2,964)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,488 miles
    Test number
    339659653131
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear box exhaust is corroded

  17. Pass22,524 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    249478452463
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,013 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    255985251116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,253 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,253 miles
    Test number
    492573660116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,775 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,775 miles
    Test number
    221970459463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,240 miles (+1,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,240 miles
    Test number
    742485358156
    • NoteWipers are starting to split

  22. Pass11,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,034 miles
    Test number
    623953967152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 LYJ

Does S15 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 LYJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 LYJ?
The MOT on S15 LYJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 LYJ done?
S15 LYJ was recorded at 82,637 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has S15 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 LYJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 LYJ 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 S15 LYJ find?
S15 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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