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2005 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LS55SVV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 77,446 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Fuel Seal Cracking, still sealing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advice (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 77,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advice (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Seal Cracking, still sealing
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,301 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 73,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,040 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,159 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 63,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,839 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,399 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022 9 Jun 202629 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,399 MI
9 Jun 20267 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 39,782 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 39,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure warning light on
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,028 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 9 Jun 20269 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 38,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,545 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer nearside mounting is broken
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 35,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear silencer nearside mounting is broken
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,310 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,226 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,534 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,534 MI
9 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,320 MI
9 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,320 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 9 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,747 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 9 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,211 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 11,765 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 11,765 MI
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LS55SVV was registered on 2005-11-30
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