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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 YELMOT history

LB56 YEL is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
105,230 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 YEL was last recorded at 105,230 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 6,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,153 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,077 miles
Average per year
5,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,230 miles
  • 2022 – 99,153 miles
  • 2021 – 90,787 miles
  • 2020 – 84,341 miles
  • 2019 – 81,567 miles
  • 2018 – 74,019 miles
  • 2017 – 66,407 miles
  • 2016 – 58,801 miles
  • 2015 – 53,653 miles
  • 2014 – 50,444 miles
  • 2013 – 46,220 miles
  • 2012 – 45,774 miles
  • 2011 – 38,673 miles
  • 2010 – 31,536 miles
  • 2009 – 23,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,230 miles
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( only just meets standards)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,230 miles (+6,077)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    537543905016
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,153 miles (+89)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    299767097235
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,064 miles (+8,277)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    823999461607
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,787 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    803468639162
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( only just meets standards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( only just meets standards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but functional

  5. Fail90,786 miles (+6,445)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    182596708099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( only just meets standards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( only just meets standards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but functional

  6. Pass84,341 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    439454362590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,567 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    876117332682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,555 miles (+7,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    619482309167
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,019 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    574430493892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    492991996464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail66,407 miles (+7,606)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    247309843273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass58,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    606166125726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,801 miles (+1,649)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    375777056232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass57,152 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,152 miles
    Test number
    522789257144
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass53,653 miles (+3,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    146153535025
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,444 miles (+4,224)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    238443044071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    188995643001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,220 miles (+446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    627125343096
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass45,774 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    985252852310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,673 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,673 miles
    Test number
    489943151358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass31,536 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    883051650336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,185 miles
    Test number
    733545159318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 YEL

Does LB56 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 YEL expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YEL?
The MOT on LB56 YEL expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 YEL done?
LB56 YEL was recorded at 105,230 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 5,933 miles a year.
Has LB56 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YEL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 YEL 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 YEL find?
LB56 YEL failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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