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KT04 JTO

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,731 mi
Last recorded133,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 JTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 133,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 133,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 127,800 miles

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

slight leak of grease from n/s front inner cv gaiter

Fail 6 Sep 2024 127,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight leak of grease from n/s front inner cv gaiter

Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,062 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 127,056 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower suspension arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR brake lower effort in all ranges (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (outer faces) in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,948 miles

Both front strut bearing slightly stiff

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 122,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,303 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 122,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit.

Offside Rear tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

both front lower arms rear bushes/mountings in poor condition.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 115,500 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit.

Offside Rear tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

both front lower arms rear bushes/mountings in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,176 miles

front tyres close to bold on inner edges.

metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 99,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres close to bold on inner edges.

metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,225 miles

odd wear in rear tyres.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs in poor condition.

odd wear in rear tyres.

rear brake overhaul reqd very soon.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 22,986 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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KT04 JTO is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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KT04 JTO is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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