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LA54 VML

2004 Mini One

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini One70,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VML
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.2 (b))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 112,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm, Rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded. Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,245 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 4 m/m tread

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 104,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,052 miles

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,230 miles

exhaust smoke

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,239 miles

1. Unable to inspect outeer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres worn to legal limits on outside edges. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 4. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,334 miles

1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.n/s/f lower wishbone bush (rear)worn

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.n/s/f lower wishbone bush (rear)worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,258 miles

front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LA54 VML is a 2004 Mini One in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA54 VML is a 2004 Mini One, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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