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GJ56 FKH

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FKH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,905 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 98,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal ones have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,787 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal ones have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 85,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 83,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 83,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 82,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot reclip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,839 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

sill covers.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 59,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated.

sill covers.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,233 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,158 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 24,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,873 miles

coolant leak

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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GJ56 FKH is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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GJ56 FKH is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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