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EJ56 AKN

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 AKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,374 miles

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

General under surface corossion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underside of vehicle has surface corossion

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,914 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 54,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,912 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,597 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted distorted enough to cause the n/s/f anti roll bar link to rub on the n/s/f drive shaft on full left hand lock (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage suspension turret structure damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

oil leak from engine

radiator fan cowling and coolant hoses pushed back fowling on the engine

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,984 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,726 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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EJ56 AKN is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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EJ56 AKN is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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