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YE56 LTO

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,383 mi
Last recorded91,383 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 LTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 91,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,070 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 86,054 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both showing no image on beam test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension coil spring catching wheel arch trim

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted front to back

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,421 miles

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

Front Stone chip

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,751 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 78,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,540 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,721 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 62,092 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 62,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,192 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,867 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,947 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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YE56 LTO is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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YE56 LTO is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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