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EA56 PPX

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,829 mi
Last recorded103,829 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PPX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 103,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 100,888 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,596 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,610 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

fuel cap o-ring deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2018 69,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,161 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight free play.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,566 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,525 miles

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

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

Front Wipers poor

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,947 miles

various brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and emissions not done due to hole in exhaust. (7.1.2)

various brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,344 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,120 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,894 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,429 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant low

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,259 miles

water leak from engine

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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EA56 PPX is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey 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 Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 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 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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EA56 PPX is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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