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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V1 LCYMOT history

V1 LCY is a purple petrol MINI Cooper first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,940 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 LCY was last recorded at 96,940 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,060 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,880 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,940 miles
  • 2025 – 92,060 miles
  • 2024 – 87,628 miles
  • 2022 – 86,085 miles
  • 2021 – 81,829 miles
  • 2019 – 72,890 miles
  • 2018 – 64,292 miles
  • 2017 – 60,039 miles
  • 2016 – 57,907 miles
  • 2015 – 52,325 miles
  • 2014 – 47,853 miles
  • 2013 – 40,740 miles
  • 2012 – 35,342 miles
  • 2011 – 30,725 miles
  • 2009 – 22,288 miles
  • 2008 – 16,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,940 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [ASAP] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,940 miles (+4,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    304599816814
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play [ASAP] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass92,060 miles (+4,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    279916010854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass87,628 miles (+1,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    426637818931
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened [Change ASAP] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [Change ASAP] (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass86,085 miles (+4,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    467046856769
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    405889875736
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 RF Needs doing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail81,828 miles (+8,938)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    965810595705
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 RF Needs doing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,890 miles (+8,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    546090186881
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    401277944994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn both edges

  9. Fail64,292 miles (+4,253)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    107683856648
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn both edges

  10. Pass60,039 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,039 miles
    Test number
    555374775806
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass57,907 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,907 miles
    Test number
    541520996766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    579051905122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail52,325 miles (+4,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    277151705481
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass47,853 miles (+7,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    666457194046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,740 miles (+5,398)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    746578993017
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  16. Pass35,342 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,342 miles
    Test number
    206135992016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,725 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    798135081039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass22,288 miles (+5,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    761010479232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass16,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,326 miles
    Test number
    410559468224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 LCY

Does V1 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 LCY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 LCY?
The MOT on V1 LCY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 LCY done?
V1 LCY was recorded at 96,940 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has V1 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 LCY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V1 LCY 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 V1 LCY find?
V1 LCY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play [asap]; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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