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CA56 LKG

2006 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 LKG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,402 miles

Brake Pads thickness warning lamp stay ON -- offside rear wear sensor wiring split

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside reversing lamp inop - no testable item

Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,402 miles

Brake Pads thickness warning lamp stay ON -- offside rear wear sensor wiring split

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside reversing lamp inop - no testable item

Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,861 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 714,852 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 714,852 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 67,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,277 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,051 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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CA56 LKG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA56 LKG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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