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SM56 YHA

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,028 mi
Last recorded106,028 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,250 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 102,237 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 97,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2019 91,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,558 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,401 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 14 Dec 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,624 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 32,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,747 miles

nearside front tyre worn to the tread indicator--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

offside front tyre worn to the tread indicator--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

offside rear lower suspension arm slightly bent--REC ATTENTION

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,703 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SM56 YHA is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM56 YHA is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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