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WG56 NKM

2006 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 NKM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,814 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2023 89,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,217 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,902 miles

Emissions not tested Second fast idle test a lot of blue smoke coming from exhaust (aborted cat test) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Side and brake light inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Side light dim on first operation

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Side and brake light inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,115 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,115 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,671 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WG56 NKM is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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WG56 NKM is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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