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VN56 YLH

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,544 mi
Last recorded62,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YLH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,544 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 62,544 miles

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

Air box loose

Coolant level on minimum

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

Fuel cap sealing device perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 54,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,975 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 47,160 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 45,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,665 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,813 miles

Front wiper blades split.

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 YLH 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 76.2%.

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 YLH registered?

VN56 YLH is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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