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OU06 PXP

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,320 mi
Last recorded64,320 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 PXP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 64,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,906 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing some perishing between wear grooves

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engineshowing signs of oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 36,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section corroded/delaminated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre showing some perishing between wear grooves

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engineshowing signs of oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre split between tread

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,113 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/R Tyre split between tread

O/S/R exhaust silencer corroded / support strap broken [ still supported]

Oil leak ()

Road wheel slightly damaged Both rear and n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 27,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre and road wheel show curb damage

Offside Rear section exhaust shows heavy corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perrished/cracking between the tread

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

Pass 14 Dec 2014 23,919 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on side wall close to cord construction

O/S exhaust silencer corroding

O/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,908 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing bad on the inner edges,recommend changing.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,444 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,174 miles

rear brake discs coroded inside

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,790 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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OU06 PXP is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU06 PXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU06 PXP registered?

OU06 PXP is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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