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LS06 ARF

2006 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,091 mi
Last recorded89,091 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 ARF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,531 miles

Offside Mirror Glass Cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 85,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror Glass Cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 82,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,615 miles

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

washers not working effectively

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,941 miles

Advise brake fluid change

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 65,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper damage offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,350 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 57,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,485 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,028 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,951 miles

engine mil light on

rear exhaust corroded

repair to n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 31,185 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,758 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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LS06 ARF is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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.

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LS06 ARF is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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