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YK56 THN

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 THN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,667 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 117,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 105,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 93,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 93,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,958 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 64,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 14 May 2019 64,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 24 May 2018 58,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 51,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 51,872 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing front fixing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 46,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,213 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,307 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,307 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,440 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 14,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YK56 THN is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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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YK56 THN is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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