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GV56 UWJ

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 UWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,597 miles

Coolant leak Recommend repair. ()

Fuel cap perishing.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,316 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 38,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,398 miles

wipers split on ends

Fail 27 Nov 2014 33,393 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers split on ends

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre valves preished advise replace

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,543 miles

Engine oil not registering on dip stick - Put 2.5 ltrs in to bring to max

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,943 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,756 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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GV56 UWJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 UWJ registered?

GV56 UWJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is GV56 UWJ safe to buy?

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