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KB06 MDB

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 MDB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 123,856 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 123,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 123,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 121,428 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 121,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 119,988 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 119,988 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 117,719 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 117,692 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 116,007 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 109,708 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose nr fuel tank

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 102,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 95,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 85,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,950 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 54,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,029 miles

Advise lens missing from N/S No:Plate lamp

N/S/R tyre tread scrubbed on inside indicating wheel alignment possibly out of spec:

Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,029 miles

Advise lens missing from N/S No:Plate lamp

N/S/R tyre tread scrubbed on inside indicating wheel alignment possibly out of spec:

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,078 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear number plate lamp no lens fitted (but not showing white light to rear)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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KB06 MDB is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB06 MDB is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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