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VO56 EOK

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,869 mi
Last recorded113,869 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S47,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EOK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both number plate lights missing lens

pad warning light on (in amber)

Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,666 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 108,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn lose to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,784 miles

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

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

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,509 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,011 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,207 miles

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

advanced wear to front suspension arms rear bushes

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s headlight aim not tested

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advanced wear to front suspension arms rear bushes

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s headlight aim not tested

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2015 62,097 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,252 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacment

Both rear tyrews are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,252 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacment

Both rear tyrews are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,842 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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VO56 EOK is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue 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 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 47,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO56 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO56 EOK is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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