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LF55 FPC

2006 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini One54,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FPC
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,234 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 55,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,993 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have tread cracks due to age

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,531 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

puncture warning indicator light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (strap heavily corroded) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

puncture warning indicator light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 23,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,267 miles

advise front brake pads getting alittle low monitor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 11,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,657 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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LF55 FPC is a 2006 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 54,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF55 FPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF55 FPC registered?

LF55 FPC is a 2006 Mini Mini One, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF55 FPC safe to buy?

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