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OV06 ZWU

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ZWU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,639 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal has slight reserve travel

reverse light inop

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2025 97,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

brake pedal has slight reserve travel

reverse light inop

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,608 miles

Brake pedal has slight reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse light not working

Stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,971 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,903 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,834 miles

Chips in screen

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper u/s

reversing light not working

slight engine and p.a.s leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,713 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper u/s

reversing light not working

slight engine and p.a.s leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 94,236 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 May 2016 94,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corroded and in poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,959 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,349 miles

rear no. plate

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,349 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear no. plate

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2013 61,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly unevenly releasing

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 24 May 2011 45,605 miles

nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 8 May 2010 33,005 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 32,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low borderline

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,539 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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OV06 ZWU is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV06 ZWU, 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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OV06 ZWU is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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