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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LKAMOT history

LB56 LKA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,201 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LKA was last recorded at 175,201 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,507 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,201 miles
  • 2025 – 174,507 miles
  • 2024 – 170,708 miles
  • 2023 – 165,209 miles
  • 2022 – 160,866 miles
  • 2021 – 153,987 miles
  • 2020 – 150,249 miles
  • 2019 – 148,155 miles
  • 2018 – 134,415 miles
  • 2017 – 116,914 miles
  • 2016 – 97,166 miles
  • 2015 – 76,061 miles
  • 2014 – 62,883 miles
  • 2013 – 51,781 miles
  • 2012 – 49,511 miles
  • 2011 – 41,680 miles
  • 2010 – 33,030 miles
  • 2009 – 22,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside and offside washer jets semi-blocked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,201 miles
    Test number
    765382641105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,201 miles (+694)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,201 miles
    Test number
    689988107134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,507 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,507 miles
    Test number
    652317931489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    891252910759
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail170,708 miles (+5,499)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,708 miles
    Test number
    672672081258
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass165,209 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,209 miles
    Test number
    167636717882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass160,866 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,866 miles
    Test number
    202909128870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,987 miles (+3,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,987 miles
    Test number
    158080994895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass150,249 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    390701235453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside washer jets semi-blocked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail150,209 miles (+2,054)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,209 miles
    Test number
    596267152319
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished at (small) drive shaft end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside washer jets semi-blocked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass148,155 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,155 miles
    Test number
    453260695776
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail148,155 miles (+13,740)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,155 miles
    Test number
    461656128982
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass134,415 miles (+264)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,415 miles
    Test number
    352856335729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail134,151 miles (+17,237)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,151 miles
    Test number
    833135043655
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass116,914 miles (+19,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,914 miles
    Test number
    599281723196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,166 miles (+21,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,166 miles
    Test number
    974342747979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    711620249411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,060 miles (+16,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    716009934706
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass62,883 miles (+11,102)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    556594824286
    • NoteBoth side rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteInner rim on offside front wheel slightly distorted
    • NoteRear exhaust box casing breaking up

  20. Pass51,781 miles (+2,270)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    678522743299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass49,511 miles (+7,831)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,511 miles
    Test number
    968286882225
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  22. Pass41,680 miles (+8,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    715445001359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass33,030 miles (+10,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    381767820329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass22,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    581444639321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LKA

Does LB56 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LKA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LKA?
The MOT on LB56 LKA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LKA done?
LB56 LKA was recorded at 175,201 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has LB56 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LKA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LKA 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 LB56 LKA find?
LB56 LKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe.

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