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LV06 SVU

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,427 mi
Last recorded99,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 SVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,427 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Mar 2024 95,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 88W Extra Load Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,649 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,266 miles

Rear exhaust box /silencer support mountings deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2022 86,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 84V Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box /silencer support mountings deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,194 miles

slight play in front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,194 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

slight play in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,463 miles

chip in screen

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chip in screen

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 58,453 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,281 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

front brake pads worn and getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,727 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away

Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away

Pass 29 May 2013 47,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,373 miles

Rear exhaust has slight corrision

Pass 27 May 2011 41,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washers weak

Pass 27 May 2010 39,106 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,948 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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LV06 SVU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LV06 SVU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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