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MK56 VSZ

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 40,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,125 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 36,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,614 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 16,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,887 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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MK56 VSZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was MK56 VSZ registered?

MK56 VSZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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