2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CX56 XVE
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 105,033 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CX56 XVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 105,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CX56 XVE Mileage History
- 27/04/2023104,322 mi
- 24/04/2024104,783 mi+461 mi
- 25/05/2024104,801 mi+18 mi
- 26/06/2025104,835 mi+34 mi
- 12/05/2026105,033 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX56 XVE 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 Mini (CX56 XVE) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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