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WK56 EXU

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 EXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,481 miles

engine & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,948 miles

undertray & sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,380 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 77,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,461 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 76,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 40,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 32,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 23,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,941 miles

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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WK56 EXU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 EXU registered?

WK56 EXU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is WK56 EXU safe to buy?

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