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GK06 AUU

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 AUU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 98,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,854 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top bush or bearing worn but not excessive

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,953 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 63,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing where they join the tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding badly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,244 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,637 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,828 miles

exhaust silencer corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,817 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,938 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 14,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,746 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 14,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,732 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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GK06 AUU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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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What year was GK06 AUU registered?

GK06 AUU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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