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FM56 WDA

2006 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R57)56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WDA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 56,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 55,003 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 52,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,291 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 48,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,366 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 44,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 21,626 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,845 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

NSR tyre cracking in tread

NSr tyre cut in tread, not exceeding limit

OSR tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,925 miles

both rear discs inner face corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,534 miles

Both rear brake discs, rear faces pitted

Both wiper blade rubbers split

O/S/F brake caliper damp

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,007 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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FM56 WDA is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM56 WDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM56 WDA is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 October 2006.

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