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HY56 KPO

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,894 mi
Last recorded57,894 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S47,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KPO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 57,894 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,019 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,172 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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HY56 KPO is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 47,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY56 KPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY56 KPO registered?

HY56 KPO is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HY56 KPO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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