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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK56 LBJMOT history

LK56 LBJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LK56 LBJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
72,512 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LBJ was last recorded at 72,512 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,052 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
3,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,512 miles
  • 2024 – 70,052 miles
  • 2023 – 68,761 miles
  • 2022 – 64,300 miles
  • 2021 – 62,202 miles
  • 2020 – 60,764 miles
  • 2019 – 58,090 miles
  • 2018 – 55,430 miles
  • 2017 – 51,351 miles
  • 2016 – 44,562 miles
  • 2015 – 35,901 miles
  • 2014 – 34,646 miles
  • 2013 – 32,200 miles
  • 2012 – 29,949 miles
  • 2011 – 26,978 miles
  • 2010 – 24,414 miles
  • 2009 – 21,041 miles
  • 2008 – 18,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • BRAKE PIPES TO REAR CORRODED .... FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • POWER STEERING WORKING BUT WILL REQ ATTENTION SOON .....

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    298381304965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,512 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    678187059379
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,052 miles (+1,291)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    329543507222
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    163906911914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail68,761 miles (+4,461)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    586950297157
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass64,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    471291443203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail64,299 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    627384227050
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail64,299 miles (+2,097)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,299 miles
    Test number
    944721364565
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nuts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,202 miles (+1,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    580997065621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,764 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    837865480133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,090 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    862828185750
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES TO REAR CORRODED .... FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ...
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING WORKING BUT WILL REQ ATTENTION SOON .....
  12. Fail58,073 miles (+2,643)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    751744578480
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES TO REAR CORRODED .... FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ...
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING WORKING BUT WILL REQ ATTENTION SOON .....
  13. Pass55,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    187791061888
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroding
  14. Fail55,430 miles (+4,079)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    413359200560
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroding
  15. Pass51,351 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    204091439213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded but serviceable
  16. Fail51,351 miles (+6,789)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    365168317992
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded but serviceable
  17. Pass44,562 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    484589215602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    136361135207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,901 miles (+1,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    819421635258
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass34,646 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    426422924313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass32,200 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,200 miles
    Test number
    446122513442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,949 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,949 miles
    Test number
    306178522381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,978 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,978 miles
    Test number
    116984491265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,414 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    374569790499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,041 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,041 miles
    Test number
    343376469494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,188 miles
    Test number
    641554448395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LBJ

Does LK56 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LBJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LBJ?
The MOT on LK56 LBJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LBJ done?
LK56 LBJ was recorded at 72,512 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
Has LK56 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LBJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 LBJ 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 LK56 LBJ find?
LK56 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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