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PA66 LCZ

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,466 mi
Last recorded39,466 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA66 LCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,466 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,466 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Cable to calliper incorrectly fitted (see vhc) (1.1.15 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,649 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 35,649 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,144 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 22,144 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 20,291 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 18,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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PA66 LCZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PA66 LCZ registered?

PA66 LCZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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