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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LK56 MFEMOT history

LK56 MFE is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LK56 MFE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
74,881 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MFE was last recorded at 74,881 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,490 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,881 miles
  • 2024 – 73,490 miles
  • 2022 – 72,657 miles
  • 2020 – 69,811 miles
  • 2019 – 65,030 miles
  • 2018 – 62,066 miles
  • 2017 – 58,131 miles
  • 2015 – 45,624 miles
  • 2014 – 44,747 miles
  • 2013 – 43,389 miles
  • 2012 – 40,788 miles
  • 2011 – 33,789 miles
  • 2010 – 25,668 miles
  • 2009 – 18,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    934007956959
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,881 miles (+1,391)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    599204882296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    197509661767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,490 miles (+833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    888654741924
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,657 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    153175655525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,657 miles (+2,846)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    232784567378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,811 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    788361342974
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass65,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    930891797715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,030 miles (+2,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    769062188122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,066 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,066 miles
    Test number
    236552150638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    321597991866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,131 miles (+12,507)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    107632269280
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,624 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,624 miles
    Test number
    136186155495
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass44,747 miles (+32)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    465972554357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Fail44,715 miles (+1,326)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    555567344303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass43,389 miles (+2,601)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    575394333381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdj nsf light
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteNsf tyre worn bald on edge
    • NoteOsr pads worn more than nsr
    • NoteSome wear on discs

  17. Pass40,788 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    199904112387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,789 miles (+8,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    238163021394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass25,668 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,668 miles
    Test number
    533411530346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass18,204 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,204 miles
    Test number
    442976739407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,624 miles
    Test number
    921751279229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MFE

Does LK56 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MFE expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MFE?
The MOT on LK56 MFE expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MFE done?
LK56 MFE was recorded at 74,881 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has LK56 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MFE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 MFE 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 MFE find?
LK56 MFE passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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