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DY06 CVS

2006 Mini Mini One Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini One Seven77,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 CVS
MakeMini
ModelMini One Seven
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 114,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 114,940 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlights lens fading both sides

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system ( FAN NOT WORKING ? ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 103,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system ( FAN NOT WORKING ? ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,655 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,521 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,131 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,116 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,405 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,758 miles

Both front tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm

Both rear brake discs are corroding

The O/S engine mounting is leaking oil

The rear silencer bracket is starting to corrode

The rear silencer is starting to corrode

There is a nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2009 42,758 miles

Both front tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm

Both rear brake discs are corroding

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

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

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

The O/S engine mounting is leaking oil

The rear silencer bracket is starting to corrode

The rear silencer is starting to corrode

There is a nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One Seven?

Based on 1,378 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,947
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
Exhaust system not adequately supported 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
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DY06 CVS is a 2006 Mini Mini One Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini One Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 77,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One Seven fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY06 CVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini One Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY06 CVS registered?

DY06 CVS is a 2006 Mini Mini One Seven, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DY06 CVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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