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AU56 WPZ

2006 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WPZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 102,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,446 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 99,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/17y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,684 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,775 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,775 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,562 miles

Oil leak

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

osr suspension arm and brake pipes been painted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 22,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,688 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre beginning to perish strongly advise replacement of this tyre

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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AU56 WPZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AU56 WPZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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