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R500 KHA

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 KHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,053 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 88,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged bulge on tyre split open inner casing visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through splits on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

tyre pressure light on but not indicating a malfunction

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 74,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge unrepairable

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,908 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perishing

misting of oil around engine sump

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wearing on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,906 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,721 miles

exhaust back box outer casing breaking up

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,159 miles

coolant leak from engine

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,245 miles

fuel tank cap seal perishing.

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

slight coolant leak at rear of engine.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,429 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

coolant leaking from engine.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,520 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 24,520 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

oil leak from engime area

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,909 miles

rear tyres wearing lumpy on edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,209 miles

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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R500 KHA is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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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R500 KHA is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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