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LV56 XSA

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XSA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 153,041 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys showing inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine overheating, steam and smoke may obscure other road users

Pass 1 Jul 2023 146,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 124,611 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 124,600 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,244 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Dec 2020 120,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2020 119,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 109,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,899 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 57,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 8 Nov 2014 57,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,342 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,324 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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LV56 XSA is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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LV56 XSA is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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