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PL06 HJZ

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 HJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 115,419 miles

petrol cap rubber sealing ring cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,139 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,799 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,769 miles

Both rear flexy brake hoses insecure. (Not in supporting clips)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,713 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda reading affected by exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear flexy brake hoses insecure. (Not in supporting clips)

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Very little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,090 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,483 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 103,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 long pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 84,114 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 84,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk stuck out of position (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light illuminated

Fail 20 Jun 2015 80,373 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated and has slight free play

o/s/f suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated and has slight free play

rear exhaust rubber mountain damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,176 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,492 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,492 miles

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

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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PL06 HJZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL06 HJZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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