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2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YS56 EPN

YS56 EPN

2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2006. Recorded mileage 89,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2006 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1598cc

YS56 EPN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
  • 89,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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YS56 EPN Mileage History

  1. 11/02/202285,835 mi
  2. 14/09/202389,187 mi+3,352 mi
  3. 13/10/202389,195 mi+8 mi
  4. 07/10/202489,655 mi+460 mi
  5. 09/10/202489,658 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 1,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YS56 EPN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 07:58
MOT Analysis

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 (YS56 EPN) between February 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 October 2024 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 (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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 Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake pad warning (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and supporting broken spring (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”.

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