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VX55 TXH

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TXH
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2025 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,054 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a screw in

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 47,754 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 45,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,839 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED

Front LICENSE PLATE DETERIORATED

Front TYRES PERISHED AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE BOTH

LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PIPE AT RACK

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear SILENCER OUTER SHELL SPLIT/RUSTED

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FACES

Fail 28 Oct 2017 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED

Front LICENSE PLATE DETERIORATED

Front TYRES PERISHED AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE BOTH

LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PIPE AT RACK

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit MISHAPEN AN PERISHED TO LIMITS 205/45/17V R/F (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SILENCER OUTER SHELL SPLIT/RUSTED

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FACES

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,402 miles

Front Registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Silencer box is heavily corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Silencer box is heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,226 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,226 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,268 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in treaded area

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,019 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 16,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,797 miles

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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VX55 TXH is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX55 TXH, 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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VX55 TXH is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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