2006 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · MV56 AAJ
2006 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 104,457 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV56 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 104,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV56 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Cooper (MV56 AAJ) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MV56 AAJ Mileage History
- 29/05/202495,797 mi
- 30/05/2025102,625 mi+6,828 mi
- 30/05/2025102,630 mi+5 mi
- 19/06/2026104,454 mi+1,824 mi
- 22/06/2026104,457 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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