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This 2006 MINI MINI has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,591 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:53.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 5th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GV56KXJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 2026110,591 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2025110,590 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Front Bumper Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20245TH SEPTEMBER 2025107,790 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH SEPTEMBER 2024104,549 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2023104,548 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective Seal Splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202231ST MAY 2023101,626 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH MAY 2022101,548 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH MAY 202112TH MAY 202297,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH MAY 202197,732 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Back To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Back To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 201922ND OCTOBER 202081,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding
FAILED9TH APRIL 201981,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 20189TH APRIL 201971,004 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 20179TH APRIL 201864,100 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201764,100 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20166TH SEPTEMBER 201760,587 MI
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 201660,504 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear Bush Split (2.5.a.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear Bush Split (2.5.a.1c)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20151ST SEPTEMBER 201656,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201556,321 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20123RD DECEMBER 201347,392 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leveel Was Below Minimum In The Header Tank , Topped Up Prior To Test
  3. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED30TH JULY 201025TH AUGUST 201128,230 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 201028,220 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 200925TH AUGUST 201020,051 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV56KXJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

GV56KXJ MOT Comments

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GV56KXJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,591 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,821 miles

GV56KXJ FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration GV56KXJ was manufactured on Tuesday 7th November 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 110,591 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 5,821 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GV56KXJ has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 44 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 17 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GV56KXJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 GV56KXJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV56KXJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 19th June 2026 GV56KXJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GV56KXJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV56KXJ will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GV56KXJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV56KXJ will expire in 3 months on Saturday 5th September 2026. Read more

When did GV56KXJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV56KXJ was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV56KXJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GV56KXJ we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GV56KXJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GV56KXJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV56KXJ?

GV56KXJ is registered as a 2006 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has GV56KXJ done?

The odometer reading for GV56KXJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 110,591 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,821 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV56KXJ?

The vehicle GV56KXJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 7th November 2006. Read more

What colour is GV56KXJ?

The official colour of GV56KXJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GV56KXJ have?

GV56KXJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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