CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY06 NBK

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 NBK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 88,385 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 78,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,665 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,586 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,065 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 46,968 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,929 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer skin showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil below minimum level

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,356 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight deterioration in rear exhaust

Fail 20 Nov 2012 21,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight deterioration in rear exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,147 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 16,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,432 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 6,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Mini Mini (R58) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY06 NBK is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue 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 Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY06 NBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY06 NBK?

You can check the full history of AY06 NBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY06 NBK registered?

AY06 NBK is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is AY06 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 NBK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY06 NBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY06 NBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.