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FD56 LWX

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LWX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 89,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 83,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,842 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

engine noisy

engine oil level above max on dipp stick

engine running rough/poor starting/stalling/poor running/cuts out

low on fuel/fuel lamp on dash

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,923 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both bulbs (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both bulbs (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,645 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,092 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,619 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,371 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,264 miles

O/S/R side and stop light partialy working (50%)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,851 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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FD56 LWX is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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FD56 LWX is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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