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EK56 WZN

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,672 mi
Last recorded34,672 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 WZN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 34,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,221 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks in outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing cracks in outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,008 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,514 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 33,295 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,195 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,195 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,659 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,659 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,638 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,800 miles

Rear Exhaust Box corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 12,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EK56 WZN is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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EK56 WZN is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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