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KD56 UTN

2006 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,019 mi
Last recorded109,019 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 UTN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,019 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and both outer sills cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2025 109,019 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body and both outer sills cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,382 miles

COOLANT LOW

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 105,382 miles

COOLANT LOW

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 94,170 miles

gear change very tight

Pass 14 May 2022 83,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,910 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

noise from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2020 71,392 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,858 miles

Front Registration plate delaminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,520 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

exhaust flexible mesh deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,004 miles

Knocking noise is coming from the offside engine area.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,001 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 27 Nov 2009 17,350 miles

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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KD56 UTN is a 2006 Mini Cooper in White 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 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 KD56 UTN registered?

KD56 UTN is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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