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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LD56 BKAMOT history

LD56 BKA is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LD56 BKA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,719 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BKA was last recorded at 147,719 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,582 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
5,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,719 miles
  • 2025 – 138,491 miles
  • 2024 – 125,041 miles
  • 2023 – 123,459 miles
  • 2022 – 120,646 miles
  • 2020 – 118,471 miles
  • 2019 – 115,567 miles
  • 2018 – 112,094 miles
  • 2017 – 109,203 miles
  • 2016 – 106,259 miles
  • 2015 – 102,712 miles
  • 2014 – 98,596 miles
  • 2013 – 90,161 miles
  • 2012 – 84,212 miles
  • 2010 – 73,511 miles
  • 2009 – 57,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,719 miles (+137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,719 miles
    Test number
    201141930768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,582 miles (+9,091)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,582 miles
    Test number
    979521949702
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake locking device missing Caliper spring (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake locking device missing Caliper spring (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,491 miles (+13,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    287928213310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass125,041 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    863730046094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail125,032 miles (+1,573)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    972115561986
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,459 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    676230283353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail123,455 miles (+2,809)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    656503673056
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass120,646 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    681753617770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail120,637 miles (+2,166)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    834397450328
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass118,471 miles (+2,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    860388557587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perishing

  11. Pass115,567 miles (+3,473)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    672101027327
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,094 miles (+2,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    793763311257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass109,203 miles (+2,944)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,203 miles
    Test number
    765941756442
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

  14. Pass106,259 miles (+3,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    926453368497
    • 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)

  15. Pass102,712 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    445870235619
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

  16. Fail102,709 miles (+4,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    887821324063
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

  17. Pass98,596 miles (+4,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,596 miles
    Test number
    869715464372
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded but secure

  18. Pass94,159 miles (+3,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    169642504478
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust silencer corroded but secure

  19. Pass90,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    736412303014
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded but secure

  20. Fail90,161 miles (+5,949)4 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    575002203097
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but secure

  21. Pass84,212 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    547124602063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,511 miles (+15,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,511 miles
    Test number
    843621340333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,549 miles (+5,116)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,549 miles
    Test number
    152968649349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHead lamp aim low

  24. Fail52,433 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    570977959279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass52,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    791757159258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BKA

Does LD56 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BKA is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BKA?
The MOT on LD56 BKA is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BKA done?
LD56 BKA was recorded at 147,719 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,803 miles a year.
Has LD56 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BKA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 BKA 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 LD56 BKA find?
LD56 BKA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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