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MU55SAR
2006 MINI MINI
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration MU55SAR
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear suspension /subframe etc corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear suspension /subframe etc corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,470 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- temp fuel gauge fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,085 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to front and rear subframes and all suspension component's
- fuel cap seal perished
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
12 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,114 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023 22 Jun 202611 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,933 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022 22 Jun 202622 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,217 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pad warning on dash.
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Slight play nearside front steering rack end.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,879 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 84V (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 84V (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,778 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs inner slightly pitted
- Oil leak
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator and reverse light (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,797 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 22 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,986 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 22 Jun 202622 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,829 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 28,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,779 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,229 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013 22 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,304 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 22 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,065 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,095 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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MU55SAR was registered on 2006-01-07
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