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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LS56 DFLMOT history

LS56 DFL is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

LS56 DFL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
132,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DFL was last recorded at 132,625 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,620 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,625 miles
  • 2022 – 131,672 miles
  • 2021 – 123,346 miles
  • 2020 – 117,228 miles
  • 2019 – 112,951 miles
  • 2018 – 108,468 miles
  • 2017 – 102,566 miles
  • 2016 – 95,157 miles
  • 2015 – 86,649 miles
  • 2014 – 78,565 miles
  • 2013 – 72,052 miles
  • 2012 – 60,822 miles
  • 2011 – 52,883 miles
  • 2010 – 40,795 miles
  • 2009 – 27,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,625 miles
  • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,625 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,625 miles
    Test number
    741594079659
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,620 miles (+948)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,620 miles
    Test number
    336978891488
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,672 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,672 miles
    Test number
    968923038882
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,670 miles (+8,324)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,670 miles
    Test number
    771284368732
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,346 miles (+206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,346 miles
    Test number
    177686154926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,140 miles (+5,912)1 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,140 miles
    Test number
    939630103831
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration after sitting for short periods (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of overheating - recommend full inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear indicator unplugged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass117,228 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    341501310862
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noise

  8. Fail117,228 miles (+4,277)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    851016689000
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noise

  9. Pass112,951 miles (+97)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    835844586409
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,854 miles (+4,386)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,854 miles
    Test number
    883077887264
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,468 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    873741492265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear sensor disconnected
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass102,566 miles (+7,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    813210117000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on

  13. Pass95,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    806833020026
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing

  14. Fail95,157 miles (+8,508)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    951258843535
    • FailureEmissions not tested misfiring (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing

  15. Pass86,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    760246427208
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges and valve badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

  16. Fail86,649 miles (+8,084)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    724292728287
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges and valve badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

  17. Fail78,565 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,565 miles
    Test number
    379109024366
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass78,565 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,565 miles
    Test number
    409769624461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,052 miles (+11,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    495015823414
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,822 miles (+7,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    406902232321
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,883 miles (+12,088)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    199876121301
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass40,795 miles (+13,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    774746420377
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    182133829346
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS56 DFL

Does LS56 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 DFL expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DFL?
The MOT on LS56 DFL expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 DFL done?
LS56 DFL was recorded at 132,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has LS56 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DFL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 DFL 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 DFL find?
LS56 DFL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake warning device malfunctioning or defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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