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RK06 YEL

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 YEL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 83,888 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,071 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Rear both rear coilsprings coroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xmain at rear &2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xmain at rear &2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2xmain at rear & 2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,201 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 74,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended whishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,710 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,657 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,189 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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RK06 YEL is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RK06 YEL, 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 RK06 YEL registered?

RK06 YEL is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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