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WG56 NKU

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 NKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

fuel cap seal deteriorated, replace ASAP

Pass 27 May 2025 82,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear under body and components corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated, replace ASAP

Fail 27 May 2025 82,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

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

Rear under body and components corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated, replace ASAP

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor/sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 72,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Collapsed spring plate (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,010 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriated

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Jan 2022 69,004 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os & ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriated

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,445 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear os & ns tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,437 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear os & ns tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear os & ns tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,333 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear os & ns tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,500 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements 3rd stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 54,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,190 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 49,190 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,863 miles

Fuel cap rubber starting to split.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,323 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 34,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,364 miles

Nearsde front bald on edges.

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 18,364 miles

Nearsde front bald on edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,980 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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WG56 NKU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG56 NKU is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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