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YM06 KXL

2006 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 KXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,913 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nail in tyre Nearside front ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Offside glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,263 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides rear (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,833 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 81,057 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,566 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,367 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked, not deep enough to reach cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,946 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,851 miles

front brake pad wear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,277 miles

front and rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,277 miles

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

front and rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,960 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YM06 KXL is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM06 KXL is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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