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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS06 ARFMOT history

LS06 ARF is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 16 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS06 ARF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,091 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 ARF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 ARF was last recorded at 89,091 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,531 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,560 miles
Average per year
4,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,091 miles
  • 2024 – 85,531 miles
  • 2023 – 78,615 miles
  • 2022 – 73,941 miles
  • 2021 – 68,818 miles
  • 2020 – 65,039 miles
  • 2019 – 59,658 miles
  • 2018 – 57,350 miles
  • 2017 – 54,798 miles
  • 2016 – 53,485 miles
  • 2015 – 51,166 miles
  • 2014 – 48,028 miles
  • 2013 – 41,353 miles
  • 2012 – 34,951 miles
  • 2011 – 31,185 miles
  • 2010 – 22,450 miles
  • 2009 – 14,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,091 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,091 miles (+3,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,091 miles
    Test number
    176172584810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass85,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    533920581233
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror Glass Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,531 miles (+2,941)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    172484691398
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror Glass Cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,590 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    804531148912
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,590 miles (+3,975)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    788766288295
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,615 miles (+4,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    171701313042
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWashers not working effectively

  7. Pass73,941 miles (+5,123)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    614735618368
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake fluid change
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,818 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    277305336710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    422920051843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail65,039 miles (+5,381)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    920824172708
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass59,658 miles (+2,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    817417654038
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper damage offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    747930163293
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

  13. Fail57,350 miles (+2,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,350 miles
    Test number
    318000947370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

  14. Pass54,798 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,798 miles
    Test number
    611278959440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,485 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,485 miles
    Test number
    878475226915
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorating

  16. Pass51,166 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    725898955075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,028 miles (+6,675)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    735460624289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass41,353 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    177526953184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,951 miles (+3,766)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,951 miles
    Test number
    497043222106
    • NoteEngine mil light on
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRepair to n/s rear tyre

  20. Pass31,185 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    178817741185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,010 miles (+8,560)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,010 miles
    Test number
    577416031194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass22,450 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,450 miles
    Test number
    204343730426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,758 miles
    Test number
    891884719106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 ARF

Does LS06 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 ARF is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS06 ARF?
The MOT on LS06 ARF is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 ARF done?
LS06 ARF was recorded at 89,091 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,491 miles a year.
Has LS06 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 ARF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS06 ARF 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 LS06 ARF find?
LS06 ARF passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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