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THZ 3488

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 3488
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 91,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,588 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2019 76,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,629 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,694 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,642 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,402 miles

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

nearside rear tyre distorted on tread face

nearside rear tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,055 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 23,055 miles

Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,010 miles

o/s/r tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 15,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 14,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,372 miles

oil leak from engine underside

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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THZ 3488 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 THZ 3488, 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 THZ 3488 registered?

THZ 3488 is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is THZ 3488 safe to buy?

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