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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LE56 EEXMOT history

LE56 EEX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LE56 EEX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,570 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 EEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 EEX was last recorded at 101,570 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,570 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,570 miles
  • 2025 – 96,076 miles
  • 2024 – 90,325 miles
  • 2023 – 83,707 miles
  • 2022 – 76,319 miles
  • 2021 – 72,369 miles
  • 2020 – 71,434 miles
  • 2019 – 66,755 miles
  • 2018 – 61,686 miles
  • 2017 – 57,053 miles
  • 2016 – 52,722 miles
  • 2015 – 48,986 miles
  • 2014 – 44,682 miles
  • 2013 – 40,716 miles
  • 2012 – 36,576 miles
  • 2011 – 31,819 miles
  • 2010 – 26,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp Lens DamagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    847310222966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp Lens Damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail101,570 miles (+5,494)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    464610630110
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp Lens Damaged
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass96,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    487200611058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  4. Fail96,076 miles (+5,751)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    611552486770
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  5. Pass90,325 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    598494860269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  6. Fail90,276 miles (+6,569)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    128235615391
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated
  7. Pass83,707 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    323983855110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,319 miles (+3,950)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,319 miles
    Test number
    550360759912
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass72,369 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    646001764721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass71,434 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    317194305290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail71,429 miles (+1,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    648840977322
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass70,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    831797335273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Fail70,164 miles (+3,409)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    183509382300
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass66,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    279804500922
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  15. Fail66,755 miles (+5,069)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    254902333296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. Pass61,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    207963222849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,686 miles (+4,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    353992539066
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass57,053 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    623048443037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion
  19. Pass52,722 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    262714995012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,986 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    278604545098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,682 miles (+3,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    119076534457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  22. Pass40,716 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    466369833011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,576 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    419571732065
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  24. Pass31,819 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    455422341082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,672 miles
    Test number
    141099430430
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LE56 EEX

Does LE56 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 EEX is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 EEX?
The MOT on LE56 EEX is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 EEX done?
LE56 EEX was recorded at 101,570 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has LE56 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 EEX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LE56 EEX 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 LE56 EEX find?
LE56 EEX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp lens damaged; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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