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GO03 OBO

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO03 OBO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,455 miles

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 8 Nov 2023 82,602 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,786 miles

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

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at centre rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,746 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 16 % , Parking brakes 25 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Nearside front & Offside front by hose

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; Slight play / noise , Offside front

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,860 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroding , n/s/f & o/s/f

Engine ; Oil leak ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/f slightly distorted at inner rim

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,076 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,541 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,540 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,722 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 37,686 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,270 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty and scored advise replace soon along with new reart brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,372 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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GO03 OBO is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GO03 OBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GO03 OBO is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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