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LA56 HFY

2006 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,548 mi
Last recorded17,548 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper Auto45,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 HFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,962 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 16,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 16,954 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 16,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 16,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 16,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,056 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 12,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,783 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LA56 HFY is a 2006 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 45,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA56 HFY registered?

LA56 HFY is a 2006 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is LA56 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 HFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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