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VN56 XFE

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XFE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 130,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 130,345 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,108 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 115,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,113 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant level low

dashboard warning lamp on

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside wiper blade poor

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,568 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,170 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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VN56 XFE is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was VN56 XFE registered?

VN56 XFE is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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