CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE56 EKF

2006 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini One66,683 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

RegistrationDE56 EKF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2006
ColourBlack
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 11 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 137,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 134,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 132,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount signs of splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,610 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 124,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 117,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 104,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 86,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,854 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2013 74,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

possible power steering pipe leak being masked by engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,910 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

possible power steering pipe leak being masked by engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,112 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipere blades starting to split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f slight play in steering

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,112 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipere blades starting to split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Oil leak

o/s/f slight play in steering

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,699 miles

Front nearside tyre is worn on the outside edge

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
Full Mini One 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

DE56 EKF is a 2006 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE56 EKF?

You can check the full history of DE56 EKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE56 EKF registered?

DE56 EKF is a 2006 Mini One, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is DE56 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 EKF shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE56 EKF 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 DE56 EKF. 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.