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MA06 FHC

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,306 mi
Last recorded109,306 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 FHC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 107,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 94,800 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,793 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,594 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,425 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Some play in rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,425 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure top mounting broken (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad wear lamp is on.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Some play in rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside 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 Feb 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,237 miles

Front & rear wipers spliting.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 30,237 miles

Front & rear wipers spliting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,437 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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MA06 FHC is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA06 FHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA06 FHC registered?

MA06 FHC is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 21 March 2006.

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