MINI logo

MINI

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK06 OVJMOT history

LK06 OVJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 25,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LK06 OVJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
25,242 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
946 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LK06 OVJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LK06 OVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK06 OVJ was last recorded at 25,242 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,970 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,242 miles
  • 2025 – 24,970 miles
  • 2024 – 24,739 miles
  • 2023 – 24,391 miles
  • 2022 – 24,224 miles
  • 2021 – 23,406 miles
  • 2020 – 22,363 miles
  • 2019 – 21,722 miles
  • 2018 – 21,277 miles
  • 2017 – 20,351 miles
  • 2016 – 18,886 miles
  • 2015 – 17,564 miles
  • 2014 – 16,089 miles
  • 2013 – 14,138 miles
  • 2012 – 12,908 miles
  • 2011 – 11,126 miles
  • 2010 – 9,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,242 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,242 miles (+272)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    887362664226
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  2. Pass24,970 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    24,970 miles
    Test number
    608337303403
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged

  3. Pass24,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    182932523128
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail24,739 miles (+348)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    311546273961
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass24,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    24,391 miles
    Test number
    686104103078
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage slight oil leaks suspected from power steering (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail24,391 miles (+167)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,391 miles
    Test number
    508097062687
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass24,224 miles (+818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,224 miles
    Test number
    952478782941
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass23,406 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    350317291715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    599339424824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,363 miles (+641)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    627538676851
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass21,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,722 miles
    Test number
    217992460475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail21,722 miles (+445)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,722 miles
    Test number
    555641720630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass21,277 miles (+926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    427211134595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil in engine area

  14. Pass20,351 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,351 miles
    Test number
    171914223666
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail20,322 miles (+1,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    331394214639
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass18,886 miles (+1,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    297077079369
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass17,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    689837855171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,564 miles (+1,475)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    336156655161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass16,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    517791454119
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail16,089 miles (+1,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    627950654143
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass14,138 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    129721573476
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass12,908 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    715580692023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,126 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,126 miles
    Test number
    838349561070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,657 miles
    Test number
    904650360032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK06 OVJ

Does LK06 OVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK06 OVJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK06 OVJ?
The MOT on LK06 OVJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK06 OVJ done?
LK06 OVJ was recorded at 25,242 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 946 miles a year.
Has LK06 OVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK06 OVJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LK06 OVJ 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 LK06 OVJ find?
LK06 OVJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Related registrations

Browse all LK06O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.