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DG56 UCM

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,457 mi
Last recorded146,457 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 UCM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 146,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,886 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,886 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,313 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,639 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,626 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,534 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger strap weakening

rear exhaust silncer outer cover corroded

slight oil leak on engine sump

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,434 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DG56 UCM is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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DG56 UCM is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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