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MV56 AAJ

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AAJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 104,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 102,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 102,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 95,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 87,593 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,929 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 83,929 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil low need service (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,687 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits blue smoke coming out (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil low need service (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,886 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,953 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,685 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,452 miles

both front tyres have cuts in them

Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cuts in them

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,795 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,240 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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MV56 AAJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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MV56 AAJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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