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LT56 YLP

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,647 mi
Last recorded50,647 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YLP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 50,647 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust box end corroded , may require attention

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box end very rusty

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

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

both rear number plate lens missing

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

offside rear exhaust rust

Fail 5 Aug 2022 46,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

offside rear exhaust rust

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

front tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear exhaust rust

Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 15,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 6,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,663 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 3,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 2,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,231 miles

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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LT56 YLP is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LT56 YLP is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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