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OO55 LJA

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,188 mi
Last recorded43,188 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO55 LJA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 42,682 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 42,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 41,515 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 41,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box clamp / strap corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 40,223 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 40,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 39,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,227 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,087 miles

both rear tyres running uneven and low

Fail 21 Jun 2017 35,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres running uneven and low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,972 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,972 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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OO55 LJA is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO55 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OO55 LJA registered?

OO55 LJA is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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