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FM06 EXU

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,429 mi
Last recorded73,429 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 EXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 73,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,383 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 61,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 49,331 miles

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension arms

corrosion on rear sub frame and undersills

Pass 29 May 2020 46,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 44,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 40,642 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,064 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,576 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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FM06 EXU 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 81.8%.

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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FM06 EXU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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The MOT history for FM06 EXU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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