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HY56 RSV

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 RSV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,446 miles

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

Front both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,446 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,445 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified been cut and welded (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 near limit and wearing on inner edge no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle generaly corroding, very heavy on suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,552 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,287 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 29 Nov 2019 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,943 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,943 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested due too condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear silencer (7.1.2)

both front tca's inner rear bush slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

both front tca's inner rear bush slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2015 43,047 miles

Nearside wiper split still clearing screen

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,131 miles

advise offside wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,530 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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HY56 RSV is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY56 RSV, 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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HY56 RSV is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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