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FM06 OTY

2006 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,383 mi
Last recorded78,383 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper58,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 OTY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,383 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 1 bolt missing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,885 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,824 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,788 miles

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,828 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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FM06 OTY is a 2006 Mini 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 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 58,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM06 OTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM06 OTY is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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