2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DC06 DEC
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 66,484 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC06 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 66,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC06 DEC 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 (DC06 DEC) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DC06 DEC Mileage History
- 27/04/202358,654 mi
- 27/04/202358,660 mi+6 mi
- 02/05/202459,782 mi+1,122 mi
- 29/04/202566,456 mi+6,674 mi
- 06/05/202566,484 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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