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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LUAMOT history

LB56 LUA is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,018 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LUA was last recorded at 115,018 miles on 11 May 2026, 8,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,087 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,931 miles
Average per year
5,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,018 miles
  • 2025 – 106,087 miles
  • 2024 – 104,622 miles
  • 2023 – 100,996 miles
  • 2022 – 98,217 miles
  • 2021 – 95,891 miles
  • 2019 – 81,558 miles
  • 2018 – 72,859 miles
  • 2017 – 67,377 miles
  • 2016 – 62,712 miles
  • 2015 – 62,627 miles
  • 2014 – 51,301 miles
  • 2013 – 42,728 miles
  • 2012 – 35,963 miles
  • 2011 – 29,343 miles
  • 2010 – 21,744 miles
  • 2009 – 16,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,018 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,018 miles (+8,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    752016400489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,087 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,087 miles
    Test number
    259785447683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,622 miles (+3,626)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,622 miles
    Test number
    925013023809
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,996 miles (+2,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    386283121725
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,217 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    876735075682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,212 miles (+2,321)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    268963291767
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective moving and splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    556018909508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,891 miles (+2,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    364724140474
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass93,355 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    710947647782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,558 miles (+8,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    114820830225
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,859 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    423626393404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,901 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    121565531991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,377 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    535345706527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,712 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    959054176868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,706 miles (+79)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    326744259592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,627 miles (+11,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    149096125621
    • 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)

  17. Pass51,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    296196324370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,301 miles (+8,573)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    259275224332
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,728 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    497633023306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,963 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    889627222336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,343 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    225257721311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,744 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    784209500393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    882550419329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LUA

Does LB56 LUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LUA is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LUA?
The MOT on LB56 LUA is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LUA done?
LB56 LUA was recorded at 115,018 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,970 miles a year.
Has LB56 LUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LUA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 LUA 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 LUA find?
LB56 LUA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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