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DX06 VZF

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,651 mi
Last recorded101,651 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 VZF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,452 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside, front and rear suspension components, inner sills, front and rear sub frames.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front and rear sub frame, inner sills, etc.

outer sill cover fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 94,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front and rear sub frame, inner sills, etc.

outer sill cover fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly at edges close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lamps not working.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front and rear sub frames, inner sills etc.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2022 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly at edges close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lamps not working.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front and rear sub frames, inner sills etc.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,406 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front & rear sub frame, inner rear sills, suspension etc.

outer sill cover fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,406 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating of engine during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front & rear sub frame, inner rear sills, suspension etc.

outer sill cover fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,468 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded/covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,063 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,063 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not adjusted (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 69,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusting on edges

slight surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusting on edges

slight surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,983 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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DX06 VZF is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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DX06 VZF is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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