2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NV06 YMC

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-23 shows a mixed outcome for the 2006 MINI MINI. While the test was marked as PASSED for some aspects, a FAILED entry on the same date reveals serious safety risks , including a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber, corroded brake pipes , and a driver’s airbag lamp malfunction . The offside front tyre was also noted as worn close to the legal limit, a recurring issue seen in earlier MOTs. This suggests incomplete repairs or unresolved faults despite the pass. A pattern of corrosion and brake system degradation is evident across multiple MOTs. Corrosion to brake pipes, suspension components, and subframes appears in tests from 2024-08-16, 2024-08-09, and 2024-04-25. The 2024-04-25 failure specifically highlighted seriously weakened rear brake discs and excessively worn suspension bushes , indicating progressive wear. These issues, combined with repeated tyre wear warnings, point to potential misalignment, poor maintenance, or structural fatigue . The trend in defects shows worsening conditions . Early 2024 MOTs noted minor issues like headlamp aim and windscreen damage, but by late 2024 and early 2025, serious faults emerged, including fluid leaks, airbag malfunctions, and brake disc weakening.