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YE56 YCA

2006 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YCA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,214 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas, including suspension, braking and exhaust components

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,649 miles

Additional High Beam Lights Fitted, Offside Front Additional High Beam Inoperative + Lens Broken/Heavily Taped

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,649 miles

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

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

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

Additional High Beam Lights Fitted, Offside Front Additional High Beam Inoperative + Lens Broken/Heavily Taped

Covers + Shields Fitted

Engine Misfire Affecting Emissions

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS Light Illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,917 miles

Additional High Beam Lights Fitted, Offside Front Additional High Beam Inoperative

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 69,917 miles

Additional High Beam Lights Fitted, Offside Front Additional High Beam Inoperative

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,049 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,923 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 67,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jan 2021 66,441 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2020 66,441 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

rear under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,439 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 63,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,631 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,575 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,899 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 YCA is a 2006 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YCA is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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