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SW55LBX
2006 MINI MINI
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW55LBX
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,353 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake wiring rubbed through
- under side of vehicle heavily corroded
- Offside Front indicator insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 88,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake wiring rubbed through
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front indicator insecure
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under side of vehicle heavily corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,413 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack, possibly at swage connection (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack, possibly at swage connection (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant expansion tank empty
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Brake pad wear lamp illuminated.
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,768 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022 9 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,485 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,547 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brakes binding slightly
- high level stop light inop
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- high level stop light inop
- both rear brakes binding slightly
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,160 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,626 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,019 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,926 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- engine management light staying on
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,911 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,951 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,819 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,758 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 25,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,559 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,804 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,893 MI
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SW55LBX was registered on 2006-01-26
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