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2006 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration LA55FWS
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 04 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 95,289 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2025 10 Jun 202617 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,495 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,668 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,594 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,430 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 10 Jun 202619 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,881 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 10 Jun 20269 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,411 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,527 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,491 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre has cracks
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,414 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake pipes corroded
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,414 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear brake pipes corroded
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,938 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,672 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,689 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,865 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,311 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LA55FWS was registered on 2006-02-08
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