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VT55 BLK

2006 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini One66,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BLK
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 144,243 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 144,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within strength area

Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 126,255 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,629 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,603 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,847 miles

unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components which have been undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,339 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,339 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 103,339 miles

both front discs surface rusty on inner faces

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,447 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,447 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,290 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,556 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn!

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,723 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 43,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,867 miles

has stone chip in b zone less than 10 mm

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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VT55 BLK is a 2006 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VT55 BLK is a 2006 Mini One, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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