2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DU56 EFP
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 144,816 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU56 EFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2025
- 144,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU56 EFP 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 (DU56 EFP) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU56 EFP Mileage History
- 26/04/2022134,801 mi
- 18/04/2023138,426 mi+3,625 mi
- 13/08/2024139,209 mi+783 mi
- 13/08/2024139,209 mi
- 28/07/2025144,816 mi+5,607 mi
Average of roughly 3,077 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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