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KC56 LYV

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 LYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2025 100,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 99,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,124 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,124 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,773 miles

brake sensor light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,004 miles

rear tyres near limits /small cuts

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,338 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,903 miles

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

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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KC56 LYV is a 2006 Mini Cooper 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 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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What year was KC56 LYV registered?

KC56 LYV is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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