
MINI
Red and Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LS06 SOHMOT history
LS06 SOH is a red and black petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 198,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 198,952 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS06 SOH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS06 SOH was last recorded at 198,952 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jul 2016: 114,616 miles, lower than 141,752 miles on 12 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,945 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,952 miles
- 2024 – 194,494 miles
- 2023 – 192,340 miles
- 2022 – 187,769 miles
- 2021 – 181,897 miles
- 2019 – 172,262 miles
- 2018 – 165,222 miles
- 2017 – 158,559 miles
- 2016 – 114,616 miles
- 2015 – 141,752 miles
- 2014 – 124,755 miles
- 2013 – 105,686 miles
- 2012 – 90,234 miles
- 2011 – 73,864 miles
- 2010 – 55,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySteering noiseyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,952 miles (+7)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 198,952 miles
- Test number
- 212892044169
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering noisey
Fail198,945 miles (+4,451)3 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,945 miles
- Test number
- 130546604627
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed ( due to major exhaust leak ) (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering noisey
Pass194,494 miles (+2,154)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 194,494 miles
- Test number
- 815579301607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,340 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 192,340 miles
- Test number
- 420132275501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail192,340 miles (+4,571)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,340 miles
- Test number
- 261825196855
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass187,769 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 187,769 miles
- Test number
- 227110834495
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail187,769 miles (+5,872)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,769 miles
- Test number
- 104622227688
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,897 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 181,897 miles
- Test number
- 769751503728
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail181,897 miles (+9,635)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,897 miles
- Test number
- 939119650548
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass172,262 miles (+7,040)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 172,262 miles
- Test number
- 178190575021
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,222 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 165,222 miles
- Test number
- 772468138952
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail165,222 miles (+6,663)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,222 miles
- Test number
- 515441287485
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass158,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,559 miles
- Test number
- 729292681477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,559 miles (+43,943)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,559 miles
- Test number
- 807426647927
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre wearing from edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Rear bush
Pass114,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,616 miles
- Test number
- 653229732508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,616 miles (-27,136)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,616 miles
- Test number
- 926257980222
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass141,752 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 141,752 miles
- Test number
- 979103565137
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded/insecure
- NoteRear number plate is water marked
Fail141,752 miles (+16,997)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,752 miles
- Test number
- 446452765184
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded/insecure
- NoteRear number plate is water marked
Pass124,755 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 124,755 miles
- Test number
- 815165584133
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail124,755 miles (+19,069)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,755 miles
- Test number
- 545265384105
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass105,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 105,686 miles
- Test number
- 765422863173
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail105,686 miles (+15,452)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,686 miles
- Test number
- 497812463183
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail90,234 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,234 miles
- Test number
- 109739332144
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine warning light is on
- NoteTrim is missing from the nearside bumper corner, no sharp edges likely to cause harm
Pass90,234 miles (+16,370)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 90,234 miles
- Test number
- 117059732166
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine warning light is on
- NoteTrim is missing from the nearside bumper corner, no sharp edges likely to cause harm
Pass73,864 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 729927341127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil level is low
- NoteNearside front bumper corner is damaged, no sharp edges
Fail73,864 miles (+17,891)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 859707541169
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil level is low
- NoteNearside front bumper corner is damaged, no sharp edges
Fail55,973 miles4 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,973 miles
- Test number
- 330956340188
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteEngine oil very low
- NoteMisting of oil around engine
- NoteRear number plate starting to come apart
Pass55,973 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,973 miles
- Test number
- 813726340103
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteEngine oil very low
- NoteMisting of oil around engine
- NoteRear number plate starting to come apart
Questions about LS06 SOH
- Does LS06 SOH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS06 SOH expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS06 SOH?
- The MOT on LS06 SOH expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS06 SOH done?
- LS06 SOH was recorded at 198,952 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 9,749 miles a year.
- Has LS06 SOH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS06 SOH has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS06 SOH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS06 SOH find?
- LS06 SOH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ); offside headlamp lens slightly defective ( cloudy ), and 2 more.
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