2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YA55 WEP
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 139,051 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 WEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 139,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 WEP 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 (YA55 WEP) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YA55 WEP Mileage History
- 16/03/2022124,677 mi
- 22/03/2022124,721 mi+44 mi
- 09/02/2023129,561 mi+4,840 mi
- 05/03/2024136,419 mi+6,858 mi
- 06/10/2025139,051 mi+2,632 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 5 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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