2006 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · GL56 LSX
2006 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 100,722 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 LSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 100,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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GL56 LSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Cooper (GL56 LSX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
GL56 LSX Mileage History
- 22/08/202392,359 mi
- 12/08/202494,568 mi+2,209 mi
- 16/08/202494,590 mi+22 mi
- 23/07/202599,531 mi+4,941 mi
- 11/08/2026100,722 mi+1,191 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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