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GU06 LUF

2006 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 LUF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 98,074 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 93,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,501 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTANTLY COMES ON.

ANTI BRAKE SKID LIGHT SOMETIMES COMES ON.

BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST.

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

SOME CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON INNER TREAD.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

oil leaks under engine

Fail 19 Dec 2022 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SIDE WING INDICATOR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

ANTI BRAKE SKID LIGHT SOMETIMES COMES ON .

BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX.

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL .

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

SOME CORROSION ON SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES.

SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON INNER TREAD.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,041 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,243 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 87,243 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 78,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,123 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,209 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,644 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,446 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wear

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,668 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,296 miles

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

offside rear tyre getting low

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,044 miles

rearbrake discs are in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GU06 LUF is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU06 LUF is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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