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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 DFKMOT history

LS56 DFK is a green petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS56 DFK green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,594 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DFK was last recorded at 40,594 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,026 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
1,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,594 miles
  • 2024 – 40,026 miles
  • 2023 – 39,604 miles
  • 2022 – 39,141 miles
  • 2021 – 38,288 miles
  • 2020 – 36,940 miles
  • 2019 – 36,009 miles
  • 2018 – 34,552 miles
  • 2017 – 33,214 miles
  • 2016 – 32,144 miles
  • 2015 – 30,327 miles
  • 2014 – 28,626 miles
  • 2013 – 26,105 miles
  • 2012 – 23,441 miles
  • 2011 – 20,584 miles
  • 2010 – 16,445 miles
  • 2009 – 13,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,594 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,594 miles
    Test number
    659860364515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass40,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    334573695331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail40,026 miles (+422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    100834642996
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass39,604 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    378560937158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,141 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    919134402805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,288 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    548783455948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,940 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    959456014405
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,009 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    197246772106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,008 miles (+1,456)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    691314145543
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass34,552 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    723636839744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,539 miles (+1,325)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    934102927458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass33,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    336669431560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,214 miles (+1,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,214 miles
    Test number
    544733722414
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass32,144 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,144 miles
    Test number
    863516585177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    952724259425
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area

  16. Fail30,327 miles (+1,701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    683414685070
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area

  17. Pass28,626 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    199350054312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,105 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    876751353324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,441 miles (+2,857)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,441 miles
    Test number
    356397342332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper blade rubbers split

  20. Pass20,584 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,584 miles
    Test number
    429613751307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,445 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,445 miles
    Test number
    462824040433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,294 miles
    Test number
    960656159335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DFK

Does LS56 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DFK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DFK?
The MOT on LS56 DFK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DFK done?
LS56 DFK was recorded at 40,594 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,712 miles a year.
Has LS56 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DFK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 DFK 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 LS56 DFK find?
LS56 DFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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