2006 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · J 12
2006 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 66,810 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J 12 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 66,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J 12 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Cooper (J 12) between June 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
J 12 Mileage History
- 29/06/200914,399 mi
- 29/06/201025,361 mi+10,962 mi
- 21/06/201128,431 mi+3,070 mi
- 28/06/201231,636 mi+3,205 mi
- 25/06/201333,891 mi+2,255 mi
- 08/07/201437,242 mi+3,351 mi
- 08/07/201437,309 mi+67 mi
- 14/07/201540,864 mi+3,555 mi
- 07/07/201644,008 mi+3,144 mi
- 07/07/201644,008 mi
- 12/07/201746,841 mi+2,833 mi
- 20/07/201848,998 mi+2,157 mi
- 13/09/201951,873 mi+2,875 mi
- 24/09/202053,042 mi+1,169 mi
- 29/09/202155,501 mi+2,459 mi
- 30/09/202155,502 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/202257,931 mi+2,429 mi
- 29/09/202257,969 mi+38 mi
- 04/10/202360,204 mi+2,235 mi
- 30/09/202462,567 mi+2,363 mi
- 02/10/202462,594 mi+27 mi
- 14/10/202566,810 mi+4,216 mi
Average of roughly 3,217 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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