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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK56 LCEMOT history

LK56 LCE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

LK56 LCE grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
86,227 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK56 LCE was last recorded at 86,227 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,219 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,227 miles
  • 2022 – 85,300 miles
  • 2020 – 78,216 miles
  • 2019 – 73,075 miles
  • 2018 – 68,799 miles
  • 2017 – 64,692 miles
  • 2016 – 58,938 miles
  • 2015 – 50,805 miles
  • 2014 – 42,724 miles
  • 2013 – 34,685 miles
  • 2012 – 25,974 miles
  • 2011 – 18,257 miles
  • 2010 – 12,571 miles
  • 2009 – 10,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 spots (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312888941952
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 spots (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

  2. Pass86,227 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    129055281814
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (Nearside + offside) [5.3.3 (b)
    • Advisory• Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + rear) [5.3.3 (b) (i)]
    • Advisory• Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (Nearside + offside) [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

  3. Fail86,219 miles (+919)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    473465624261
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,300 miles (+7,084)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,300 miles
    Test number
    804978527512
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,216 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    130437765996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail78,214 miles (+5,139)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    670705794962
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,075 miles (+4,276)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,075 miles
    Test number
    935817501731
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside rear and Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass68,799 miles (+4,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    844955459124
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,692 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    282046656267
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass58,938 miles (+8,133)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    309379114821
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension unit corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension unit corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass50,805 miles (+8,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    778794470580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension unit corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension unit corroded

  12. Pass42,724 miles (+8,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,724 miles
    Test number
    168836434335
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass34,685 miles (+8,711)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    587509333304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTread cracking on o/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass25,974 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,974 miles
    Test number
    935114832338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,257 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,257 miles
    Test number
    658650341365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,571 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,571 miles
    Test number
    451422720432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass10,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    10,185 miles
    Test number
    634474729332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LCE

Does LK56 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LCE expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LCE?
The MOT on LK56 LCE expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LCE done?
LK56 LCE was recorded at 86,227 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 5,536 miles a year.
Has LK56 LCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LCE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 LCE 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 LCE find?
LK56 LCE failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 7 more.

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