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AO06 OSJ

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OSJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 75,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,076 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 32,617 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,723 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,418 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn badly on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,422 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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AO06 OSJ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue 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 Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 OSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO06 OSJ is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 8 June 2006.

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