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LR06 UKU

2006 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,726 mi
Last recorded55,726 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R57)56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 UKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,726 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 55,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2025 53,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,511 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 48,599 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,883 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition (Middle\Rear Section)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe On Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,215 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,314 miles

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

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

power assisted steering leak

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,126 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 14,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,766 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LR06 UKU is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR06 UKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR06 UKU registered?

LR06 UKU is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 May 2006.

Is LR06 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 UKU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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