2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · ML06 ACO
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 81,706 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML06 ACO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 81,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML06 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (ML06 ACO) between April 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (30 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ML06 ACO Mileage History
- 04/04/200917,929 mi
- 16/04/200918,444 mi+515 mi
- 17/04/201023,436 mi+4,992 mi
- 26/04/201126,073 mi+2,637 mi
- 14/04/201228,196 mi+2,123 mi
- 22/04/201332,115 mi+3,919 mi
- 25/04/201332,130 mi+15 mi
- 11/04/201435,701 mi+3,571 mi
- 11/04/201538,634 mi+2,933 mi
- 14/05/201644,622 mi+5,988 mi
- 18/05/201644,900 mi+278 mi
- 18/05/201644,900 mi
- 21/10/201749,548 mi+4,648 mi
- 21/10/201749,548 mi
- 20/10/201851,176 mi+1,628 mi
- 16/10/201955,854 mi+4,678 mi
- 17/10/201955,854 mi
- 19/01/202165,542 mi+9,688 mi
- 15/01/202273,027 mi+7,485 mi
- 16/01/202376,909 mi+3,882 mi
- 16/01/202376,909 mi
- 04/03/202478,565 mi+1,656 mi
- 06/03/202478,565 mi
- 01/07/202579,305 mi+740 mi
- 01/07/202579,305 mi
- 08/01/202681,706 mi+2,401 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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