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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 SVZMOT history

LB56 SVZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,174 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 SVZ was last recorded at 136,174 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 5,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,017 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,157 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,174 miles
  • 2025 – 131,017 miles
  • 2024 – 125,765 miles
  • 2023 – 125,762 miles
  • 2022 – 124,108 miles
  • 2021 – 120,295 miles
  • 2020 – 117,698 miles
  • 2019 – 113,153 miles
  • 2018 – 107,219 miles
  • 2017 – 103,080 miles
  • 2016 – 100,316 miles
  • 2015 – 97,658 miles
  • 2013 – 78,463 miles
  • 2012 – 61,858 miles
  • 2011 – 54,092 miles
  • 2010 – 37,784 miles
  • 2009 – 33,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,174 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,174 miles (+5,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    157317271466
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    735489668323
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,017 miles (+5,252)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,017 miles
    Test number
    502619811924
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working top and bottom (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working top and bottom (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,765 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,765 miles
    Test number
    698790551260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,762 miles
    Test number
    532120094486
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,762 miles (+1,654)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,762 miles
    Test number
    118374076322
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,108 miles
    Test number
    751666380204
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,108 miles (+3,813)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,108 miles
    Test number
    608488948816
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,295 miles (+2,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,295 miles
    Test number
    560777805791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with plastic covers

  10. Pass117,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    979766316136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,698 miles (+4,545)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    666988397262
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    759121173549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,152 miles (+5,933)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    865283400206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers working back to front.

  14. Pass107,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    606858340651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,217 miles (+4,137)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    766421192341
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass103,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    649595801946
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Side light not working

  17. Fail103,080 miles (+2,764)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    135264564202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Side light not working

  18. Pass100,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    128537798987
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  19. Fail100,316 miles (+2,658)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    635014673841
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  20. Pass97,658 miles (+19,195)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    728302555195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,463 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    628418363052
    • NoteFront and rear inner pads appear low
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Fail78,463 miles (+16,605)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    588183663020
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass61,858 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    815233372088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,092 miles (+16,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    316212681129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  25. Pass37,784 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    871151260003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    390924529328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,650 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    502413829390
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Questions about LB56 SVZ

Does LB56 SVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 SVZ is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SVZ?
The MOT on LB56 SVZ is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 SVZ done?
LB56 SVZ was recorded at 136,174 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has LB56 SVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SVZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 SVZ 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 SVZ find?
LB56 SVZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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