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LX06 UXO

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 UXO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 74,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability spring fowling carrier (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability spring fowling carrier (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 70,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins the flex hose,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where they join the flex hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,633 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing and splitting

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 64,633 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perishing and splitting

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs/pad warning (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,386 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deep cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre deep cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 55,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split open (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,380 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,778 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn bald and thin on inner edge,n/s/f worn low on the outer section

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,986 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2014 39,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the inner edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads worn very low,n/s just passing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,397 miles

front brake pads worn very low

leak from power steering pump or hoses

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,759 miles

front brake pads worn very low

n/s reverse lamp not working

power steering pump oil wetted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn very low

n/s reverse lamp not working

power steering pump oil wetted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,974 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,927 miles

x1 washer jet blocked

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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LX06 UXO is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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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LX06 UXO is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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