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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX06 LPVMOT history

LX06 LPV is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX06 LPV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,417 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 LPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 LPV was last recorded at 72,417 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,449 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
968 miles
Average per year
3,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,417 miles
  • 2024 – 71,449 miles
  • 2023 – 70,125 miles
  • 2022 – 68,086 miles
  • 2021 – 67,284 miles
  • 2020 – 64,466 miles
  • 2019 – 59,914 miles
  • 2018 – 55,722 miles
  • 2017 – 50,582 miles
  • 2016 – 45,124 miles
  • 2015 – 39,912 miles
  • 2014 – 36,245 miles
  • 2013 – 32,963 miles
  • 2012 – 28,695 miles
  • 2011 – 24,333 miles
  • 2010 – 19,962 miles
  • 2009 – 13,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • EXHAUST DETERIORATED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,417 miles
    Test number
    172035025216
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail72,417 miles (+968)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,417 miles
    Test number
    167449001323
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass71,449 miles (+1,324)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    829288595396
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box strap at the top broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on (oil level fine)

  4. Pass70,125 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    300136140501
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust back box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash on all the time

  5. Fail70,125 miles (+2,039)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    252319147211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust back box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash on all the time

  6. Pass68,086 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    932513367487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    346074233305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,284 miles (+2,818)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    378981056964
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    349401432664
    • AdvisoryAge related surface corrosion

  10. Fail64,466 miles (+4,552)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    582609348489
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface corrosion

  11. Pass59,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    779144458528
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail59,910 miles (+4,188)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    889092797856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass55,722 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,722 miles
    Test number
    545612877654
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass50,582 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    835540416419
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass45,124 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    440036133312
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass39,912 miles (+3,667)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    937946375036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

  17. Pass36,245 miles (+3,282)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    168898094403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • Note205/45/17 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY
    • NoteEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass32,963 miles (+7)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,963 miles
    Test number
    147080903103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail32,956 miles (+4,261)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    355379193067
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass28,695 miles (+4,362)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    929545092067
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail24,333 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    356311081099
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass24,333 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    825151881027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,962 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    424647870064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,937 miles
    Test number
    351943749034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,937 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,937 miles
    Test number
    114833849041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to wear slightly on the outer edges

Questions about LX06 LPV

Does LX06 LPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX06 LPV is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX06 LPV?
The MOT on LX06 LPV is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX06 LPV done?
LX06 LPV was recorded at 72,417 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
Has LX06 LPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 LPV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX06 LPV 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 LX06 LPV find?
LX06 LPV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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