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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LD56 FFTMOT history

LD56 FFT is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LD56 FFT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,812 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FFT was last recorded at 161,812 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2025: 161,808 miles, lower than 161,809 miles on 12 Dec 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,808 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,812 miles
  • 2025 – 161,808 miles
  • 2024 – 148,827 miles
  • 2023 – 139,199 miles
  • 2022 – 136,415 miles
  • 2021 – 134,881 miles
  • 2019 – 129,719 miles
  • 2018 – 123,575 miles
  • 2017 – 114,250 miles
  • 2016 – 96,859 miles
  • 2015 – 74,803 miles
  • 2014 – 53,951 miles
  • 2013 – 36,587 miles
  • 2012 – 31,578 miles
  • 2011 – 19,319 miles
  • 2010 – 16,305 miles
  • 2009 – 11,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,812 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,812 miles
    Test number
    392938969787
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail161,812 miles (+4)2 repaired3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,812 miles
    Test number
    338186784653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail161,808 miles (-1)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,808 miles
    Test number
    352693172075
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail161,809 miles (+12,982)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,809 miles
    Test number
    530503819651
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass148,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    882745623948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail148,827 miles (+9,628)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    175141364411
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,199 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,199 miles
    Test number
    389269662483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,415 miles (+1,534)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,415 miles
    Test number
    723589240035
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,881 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    920466211935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,719 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,719 miles
    Test number
    641245849340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail129,667 miles (+6,092)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,667 miles
    Test number
    374370501930
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,575 miles (+9,325)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,575 miles
    Test number
    938987166533
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass114,250 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,250 miles
    Test number
    513755782711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,080 miles (+17,221)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,080 miles
    Test number
    851977740383
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,859 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    660433323936
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to legal limit

  16. Fail96,795 miles (+21,992)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    131190137626
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to legal limit

  17. Pass74,803 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    217008845160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,286 miles (+20,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    808878235120
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,951 miles (+17,364)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,951 miles
    Test number
    276810554473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,587 miles (+5,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    306404323180
    • NoteRear silencer coroded

  21. Pass31,578 miles (+12,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    526964652124
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,319 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,319 miles
    Test number
    429121451195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,315 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    697397731165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,305 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    511773940269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,923 miles
    Test number
    234269039200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FFT

Does LD56 FFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FFT is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FFT?
The MOT on LD56 FFT is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FFT done?
LD56 FFT was recorded at 161,812 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 9,163 miles a year.
Has LD56 FFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FFT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 FFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 FFT find?
LD56 FFT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazy; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted, and 12 more.

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