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HY06 COA

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 COA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 20 Aug 2024 110,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,261 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,095 miles

Coolant leak SIGNS OF LEAKAGE FROM HEADER TANK AREA

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 26 Jul 2021 106,405 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 105,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,401 miles

small dents on rims

Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,401 miles

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

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

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

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

small dents on rims

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,746 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,874 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,363 miles

near side & off side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,174 miles

Backbox outer skin is corroded

Front brake pads appear low

Nail in the middle of O/S/R tyre

Rear brake discs are corroded on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Backbox outer skin is corroded

Front brake pads appear low

Nail in the middle of O/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs are corroded on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,187 miles

front and rear discs lipped

power steering pump damp

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,754 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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HY06 COA is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY06 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY06 COA registered?

HY06 COA is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 June 2006.

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