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LY06 EDK

2006 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R57)56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 EDK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,524 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,646 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,491 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,771 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 91,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Fail 23 Dec 2015 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45v17 runflat (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,065 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 67,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,921 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 34,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear indicator starting to fade

oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,393 miles

front pads starting to wear low

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

temp gauage faulty

Pass 24 Dec 2010 23,981 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge very close to being dangerous

Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,319 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front wipers split on ends / smearing

nearside rear tyre mishaping /down 2mm tread

rear no plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LY06 EDK is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY06 EDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY06 EDK is a 2006 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 13 June 2006.

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