2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NV55 USU
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 104,157 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NV55 USU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 104,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NV55 USU Mileage History
- 31/08/2023100,317 mi
- 11/09/2023100,366 mi+49 mi
- 18/09/2024102,840 mi+2,474 mi
- 09/09/2025104,143 mi+1,303 mi
- 15/09/2025104,157 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NV55 USU 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 (NV55 USU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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