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2006 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OV56TSX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,574 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,533 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge
- offside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit
- nearside front brake hose slightly chafed
31 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front brake hose slightly chafed
- offside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit
- nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge
- coolant level low
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,796 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,085 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,799 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure warning light on
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- tyre pressure warning light on
25 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,234 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020 29 Jun 202626 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,653 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019 29 Jun 20269 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,649 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018 29 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,607 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 29 Jun 202610 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,967 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 29 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,290 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 29 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,761 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 29 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,136 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 29 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,263 MI
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OV56TSX was registered on 2006-12-28
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