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YC06 XCG

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XCG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,689 miles

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,010 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear footbrake and park brake efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,144 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Reg plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,740 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,740 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,732 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,179 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 82,178 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,185 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer box rusty

offside rear exhaust silencer box small rust holes and slight blow

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r exhaust box and bracket corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r exhaust box and bracket corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,735 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,735 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s rear tyre has slight tread wear inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,898 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s rear tyre has slight tread wear inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,254 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,712 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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YC06 XCG is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC06 XCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC06 XCG is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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