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OE56 TCZ

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 TCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 66,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 66,541 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPML warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2022 53,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,903 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 40,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,638 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bulge n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,190 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,783 miles

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

offside rear outer tyre wall damaged (cut in wall ) as marked.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,701 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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OE56 TCZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OE56 TCZ registered?

OE56 TCZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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