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LM56 AJO

2006 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 79,297 miles on the clock, averaging 4,393 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for LM56 AJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2010
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,393

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,297 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year4,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM56 AJO 13k30k46k63k79k '10'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,297 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,275 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage72,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage67,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage61,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage57,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,524 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage56,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage46,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage39,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,360 miles
PASS
Mileage29,660 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage28,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage27,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,096 miles
PASS
Mileage23,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage21,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage17,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage13,245 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 AJO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About LM56 AJO

What car is LM56 AJO?

LM56 AJO is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2006.

What is the mileage of LM56 AJO?

The last recorded mileage for LM56 AJO was 79,297 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM56 AJO passed its MOT?

LM56 AJO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2025.

Is LM56 AJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM56 AJO is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LM56 AJO?

LM56 AJO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.