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SK56 YUU

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 YUU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 106,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 104,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,832 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms - both sides corroding leading upto main big trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock casings corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Inner track control arm support bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment required (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,837 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated on inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,555 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall (not showing plys or cords)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall (not showing plys or cords)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,210 miles

Advise rear brake discs starting to corrode and pit

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,312 miles

ADVISE AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 13,312 miles

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

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

ADVISE AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SK56 YUU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK56 YUU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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