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EF56 YHX

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YHX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 106,612 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,940 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 92,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 82,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,213 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 69,210 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,639 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 66,637 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 40,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 40,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 23,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,887 miles

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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EF56 YHX is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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EF56 YHX is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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