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LC56 FJV

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 FJV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 54,849 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,626 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edgeand are close to the legal limit but ok at tome of test

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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LC56 FJV is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC56 FJV, 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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What year was LC56 FJV registered?

LC56 FJV is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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