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FD56 OUO

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,826 mi
Last recorded33,826 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,826 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 33,826 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 33,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,145 miles

under body corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 32,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,901 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 31,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 16,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,075 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 OUO is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD56 OUO registered?

FD56 OUO is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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