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EJ56 RKU

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,841 miles

all four brake discs worn

slight knocking to steering rack

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs worn

slight knocking to steering rack

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,245 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 43,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,174 miles

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

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

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)

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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EJ56 RKU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was EJ56 RKU registered?

EJ56 RKU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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