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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LSYMOT history

LB56 LSY is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
89,105 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LSY was last recorded at 89,105 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,591 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,105 miles
  • 2024 – 87,591 miles
  • 2023 – 81,164 miles
  • 2022 – 76,345 miles
  • 2021 – 71,256 miles
  • 2020 – 67,532 miles
  • 2019 – 64,262 miles
  • 2018 – 62,216 miles
  • 2017 – 59,025 miles
  • 2016 – 55,646 miles
  • 2015 – 50,591 miles
  • 2014 – 48,365 miles
  • 2013 – 45,064 miles
  • 2012 – 41,918 miles
  • 2011 – 30,846 miles
  • 2009 – 21,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,105 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,105 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,105 miles
    Test number
    168249701222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,591 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,591 miles
    Test number
    317289267247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,590 miles (+518)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    313469639585
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Idle speed erratic (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering operational but heavy

  4. Fail87,072 miles (+5,908)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,072 miles
    Test number
    698950950065
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,164 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,164 miles
    Test number
    392300154328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail81,163 miles (+4,818)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    603416338884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,345 miles (+5,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    809099481794
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  8. Pass71,256 miles (+3,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    520996094905
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass67,532 miles (+3,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    198398932624
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel limitted

  10. Pass64,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    323458375882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail64,262 miles (+2,046)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    736353749162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,216 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,216 miles
    Test number
    383374755243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,025 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    422877635589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    355554137714
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear disc slightly worn

  15. Fail55,646 miles (+5,055)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    920973819325
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers edge slightly split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryDipstick broken

  16. Pass50,591 miles (+2,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    336063105290
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass48,365 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    865911724267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,064 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    405304203209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,018 miles (+3,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    795735893152
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass41,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    226986212257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail41,918 miles (+11,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,918 miles
    Test number
    647106712286
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,846 miles (+9,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    825801981167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,106 miles
    Test number
    381351809325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,105 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,105 miles
    Test number
    854160909329
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LB56 LSY

Does LB56 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LSY expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LSY?
The MOT on LB56 LSY expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LSY done?
LB56 LSY was recorded at 89,105 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has LB56 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LSY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 LSY 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 LSY find?
LB56 LSY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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