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MA56 FEX

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 FEX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,554 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 117,553 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,434 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre showing wear

Fail 11 Dec 2018 98,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre showing wear

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,759 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2016 88,369 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,827 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,618 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,785 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 48,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,142 miles

Dirty lamps seriously reduce light output

Excessively dirty number plates are illegal and should be cleaned regularly

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

Nearside rear secondary side/brake lamp inoperative

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

Windscreen washers can be refilled under bonnet

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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MA56 FEX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA56 FEX registered?

MA56 FEX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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