MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
coolant reservoir empty
coolant reservoir empty
nearside front jacking pad missing
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread
nearside wiper blade just starting to split
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, nail in tread and pressure low(strong advise)
slight play in nearside steering track rod arm inner joint
tpms warning lamp illuminated
engine mangement light on at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?
Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY51 VTE is a 2006 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2006 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 45,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY51 VTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SY51 VTE registered?
SY51 VTE is a 2006 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 18 December 2006.
Is SY51 VTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY51 VTE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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