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SY51 VTE

2006 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,888 mi
Last recorded75,888 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper Auto45,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,888 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,887 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,826 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,709 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 75,709 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 75,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 74,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 73,201 miles

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,434 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,836 miles

engine mangement light on at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,732 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,398 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,351 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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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?

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