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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS56 KOEMOT history

LS56 KOE is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS56 KOE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,791 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KOE was last recorded at 93,791 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,518 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,273 miles
Average per year
4,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,791 miles
  • 2024 – 91,518 miles
  • 2023 – 90,238 miles
  • 2022 – 84,320 miles
  • 2021 – 79,342 miles
  • 2020 – 78,153 miles
  • 2019 – 73,752 miles
  • 2018 – 68,680 miles
  • 2017 – 65,052 miles
  • 2016 – 62,737 miles
  • 2015 – 60,755 miles
  • 2013 – 53,193 miles
  • 2012 – 47,500 miles
  • 2011 – 37,138 miles
  • 2010 – 27,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,791 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,791 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    814137350365
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,518 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    786893580862
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Fail91,506 miles (+1,268)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    296956982790
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass90,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    830615225677
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,238 miles (+5,918)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    557177892878
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,320 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    787494486289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,342 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    579515922320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,153 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    746610267063
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,130 miles (+4,378)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    364984015048
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking strong advise (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished strong advise

  10. Pass73,752 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    688361118695
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe braking at collar, marginal pass.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel outer rim damaged .
    • AdvisoryBothside front tyres inner shoulders edge badly worn and shoulders worn close to legal limit,should replace.
    • AdvisoryBothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.
    • AdvisoryBothside rear brake discs inner face worn deep,should replace.
    • AdvisoryBothside rear tyres shoulders worn close to legal limit, should replace.
    • AdvisoryOil seeping from around oil filter housing.

  11. Fail73,752 miles (+5,072)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    228026883887
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear sensor damaged due to coil spring broken and damaged the loom. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe braking at collar, marginal pass.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel outer rim damaged .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly can not check for wheel bearing roughness.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly, should investigate.
    • AdvisoryBothside front tyres inner shoulders edge badly worn and shoulders worn close to legal limit,should replace.
    • AdvisoryBothside front wishbone rear bush worn and play.
    • AdvisoryBothside rear brake discs inner face worn deep,should replace.
    • AdvisoryBothside rear tyres shoulders worn close to legal limit, should replace.
    • AdvisoryOil seeping from around oil filter housing.

  12. Pass68,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    970601347218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail68,680 miles (+3,628)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    476812520399
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,052 miles (+2,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    341061443068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damage
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass62,737 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    158176338682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,755 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,755 miles
    Test number
    802067780440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,263 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,263 miles
    Test number
    447666605084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,193 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,193 miles
    Test number
    299991953374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,500 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    686626452344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,138 miles
    Test number
    195489081021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,138 miles (+9,744)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,138 miles
    Test number
    695799981081
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass27,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,394 miles
    Test number
    234281110048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KOE

Does LS56 KOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KOE is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KOE?
The MOT on LS56 KOE is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KOE done?
LS56 KOE was recorded at 93,791 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,204 miles a year.
Has LS56 KOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KOE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KOE 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 KOE find?
LS56 KOE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas; oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas.

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