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LT56 SVU

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 SVU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 32,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 32,612 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 30,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 27,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,754 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,824 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,281 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 15,276 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (no cords visible yet). tyre also cut in outer side wall (no cords visible) - suggest attention.

windscreen has small scratching.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,139 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,081 miles

offside front tyre has cut on outer side wall under 25mm and no cords showing.

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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LT56 SVU is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT56 SVU, 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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LT56 SVU is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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