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MV56 EYM

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EYM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,390 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,522 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 84,976 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image both sides only just acceptable (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 78,652 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,576 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 77,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,171 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,533 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,560 miles

O/S/R tyre has small cracks due to age

Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,818 miles

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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MV56 EYM is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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MV56 EYM is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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