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PUI 1038

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,777 mi
Last recorded106,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 1038
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 102,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,261 miles

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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PUI 1038 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PUI 1038, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUI 1038 registered?

PUI 1038 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is PUI 1038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUI 1038 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUI 1038 have outstanding finance?

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