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YE56 OXG

2006 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 OXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,367 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

tpms light is on

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,019 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,222 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 83,217 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,005 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,953 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,854 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,854 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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YE56 OXG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE56 OXG registered?

YE56 OXG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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