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MINI Cooper

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LE06 ARAMOT history

LE06 ARA is a silver diesel MINI Cooper first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LE06 ARA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,662 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE06 ARA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE06 ARA was last recorded at 74,662 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,658 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
6,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,662 miles
  • 2024 – 70,658 miles
  • 2023 – 64,193 miles
  • 2022 – 53,927 miles
  • 2021 – 49,446 miles
  • 2020 – 43,142 miles
  • 2019 – 37,710 miles
  • 2018 – 30,319 miles
  • 2017 – 21,698 miles
  • 2016 – 13,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,662 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp dim
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,662 miles (+4,004)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    873070440885
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side lamp dim
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass70,658 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    165157804074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,193 miles
    Test number
    759603628846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Fail64,193 miles (+10,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,193 miles
    Test number
    732902433517
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass53,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    840638636231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,927 miles (+4,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    542352167540
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,446 miles (+6,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    467761795242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass43,142 miles (+5,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    339950983771
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront runflat tyres fitted to front of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,710 miles (+7,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    313586981981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass30,319 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    950076746255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,698 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    249122321659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    13,307 miles
    Test number
    136312202215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE06 ARA

Does LE06 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE06 ARA is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE06 ARA?
The MOT on LE06 ARA is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE06 ARA done?
LE06 ARA was recorded at 74,662 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,845 miles a year.
Has LE06 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE06 ARA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LE06 ARA 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 LE06 ARA find?
LE06 ARA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front side lamp dim; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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