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DE55 UFD

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,516 mi
Last recorded115,516 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UFD
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all brake hoses slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,783 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 106,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,982 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SOME PARTS OF FLOORING

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON MIDDLE PART OF TYRE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION ON FRONT & REAR SUB FRAMES & SOME PARTS OF FLOORING

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON MIDDLE PART OF TYRE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,768 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Nov 2020 93,689 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,158 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,157 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 80,711 miles

Front jacking blocks missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated but maintaining an adequate seal

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 75,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 67,158 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 67,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,049 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,777 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,960 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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DE55 UFD is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 UFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE55 UFD is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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