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LX56 TKV

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 TKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,184 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,129 miles

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,556 miles

Coolant leak evident

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

Front registration plate is cracked

Fuel cap seal is perished

Offside registration plate bulb unit lens is missing

Oil leak evident

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,374 miles

Engine lamp on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,349 miles

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

both front discs lipped.Engine light on but emissions test ok.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,392 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

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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LX56 TKV is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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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What year was LX56 TKV registered?

LX56 TKV is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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