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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LA06 LFXMOT history

LA06 LFX is an orange petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

LA06 LFX orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
85,607 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 LFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 LFX was last recorded at 85,607 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,607 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,607 miles
  • 2023 – 81,858 miles
  • 2022 – 77,891 miles
  • 2021 – 72,976 miles
  • 2020 – 72,045 miles
  • 2019 – 68,298 miles
  • 2018 – 64,139 miles
  • 2017 – 59,901 miles
  • 2016 – 53,740 miles
  • 2015 – 49,219 miles
  • 2014 – 44,346 miles
  • 2013 – 36,527 miles
  • 2012 – 31,462 miles
  • 2011 – 24,393 miles
  • 2010 – 15,058 miles
  • 2009 – 5,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    168329550168
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
  2. Fail85,607 miles (+3,749)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    636341777769
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present on rear suspension components
  3. Pass81,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    330946875146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,858 miles (+3,967)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    174984783993
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass77,891 miles (+4,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,891 miles
    Test number
    128546589530
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass72,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    973650438184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,976 miles (+931)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    987024459851
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass72,045 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    443622783537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
  9. Fail71,979 miles (+3,681)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    565308024878
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
  10. Pass68,298 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    936331981658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,139 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    538134328810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,901 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    683545874158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,740 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    790205634826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,219 miles (+4,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    234026423916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  15. Pass44,346 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,346 miles
    Test number
    609826974285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    619762774065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,702 miles (+5,175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    708552274066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass36,527 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    696134583023
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract
  19. Fail36,527 miles (+5,065)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    945254783070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract
  20. Fail31,462 miles4 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    175256782472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass31,462 miles (+7,069)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    198166882092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass24,393 miles (+9,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    149177971480
    • NoteRear seat belts not checked (seats folded to load position)
  23. Pass15,058 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,058 miles
    Test number
    750484780061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    5,949 miles
    Test number
    120309589085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA06 LFX

Does LA06 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA06 LFX expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA06 LFX?
The MOT on LA06 LFX expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA06 LFX done?
LA06 LFX was recorded at 85,607 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has LA06 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 LFX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA06 LFX 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 LA06 LFX find?
LA06 LFX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; corrosion present on rear suspension components.

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