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PY56 DYF

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,769 mi
Last recorded106,769 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DYF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 106,769 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on boot floor unable to test outer sills due to side skirts

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 92,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 92,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,419 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn near wear bands

rear wiper rubber split

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2021 75,419 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn near wear bands

rear wiper rubber split

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Fail 31 Jul 2020 71,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,634 miles

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

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 66,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,526 miles

sill covers and under body trays fitted

slight corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers and under body trays fitted

slight corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge and cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,303 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slight cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,503 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2012 28,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,982 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,982 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper rubbers split

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,954 miles

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

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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PY56 DYF is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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PY56 DYF is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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