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EY06 UPG

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,167 mi
Last recorded35,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 UPG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 30,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,595 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 26,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 24,648 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 24,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front fluid comes out of wheel arch (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,325 miles

Central Front steering rack has slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2018 12,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,676 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Near side side repeater loose

Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,770 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,687 miles

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 4,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,764 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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EY06 UPG is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY06 UPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EY06 UPG registered?

EY06 UPG is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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The MOT history for EY06 UPG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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