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RO06 UOV

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,377 mi
Last recorded135,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UOV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 135,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most exhaust silencer perforated by corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front abnormal tread wear

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,732 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush has slight play

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush has slight play

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,053 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush has slight play

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,053 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush has slight play

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 110,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,050 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,711 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 49,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2011 49,650 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,444 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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RO06 UOV is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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RO06 UOV is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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