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VE06 WLR

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,014 mi
Last recorded54,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 WLR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 54,014 miles

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas/components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 53,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,673 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 53,673 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres heavilly worn on inside

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 36,910 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 36,448 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 25,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,807 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 15,063 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 12,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,661 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

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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VE06 WLR is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE06 WLR, 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 VE06 WLR registered?

VE06 WLR is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is VE06 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 WLR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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