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SA56 GGZ

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,659 mi
Last recorded111,659 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,252 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,393 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 84,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,108 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant low

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,678 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 48,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,837 miles

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

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

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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SA56 GGZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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SA56 GGZ is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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