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WJ56 YUY

2006 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YUY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 82,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,136 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 82,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 79,450 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,979 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,601 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,186 miles

oil leak

raste under the chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,151 miles

rear exhaust box corrored

Pass 6 Oct 2012 53,051 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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WJ56 YUY is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ56 YUY registered?

WJ56 YUY is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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