BV56 YKS

2006 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 August 2025
Last recorded mileage
21,070 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Mini has 25 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 21,070 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-08-08, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,865 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2024, but no fraud detected.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed in Jul 2023, indicating immediate safety concerns.
  • 5 Test Failures: Multiple major failures across suspension, brakes, and emissions in 2022-2024.
  • Corrosion Pattern: Recurring advisories on suspension arms, subframe, and engine oil since 2023.
  • MOT Status: Vehicle has no valid MOT, with expiry 2025-08-08, a major legal concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a safe vehicle.
  • Mileage Consistency: Normal annual usage averaging 7,865 miles/year.
  • No Odometer Fraud: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Recent Pass: Vehicle passed its last MOT in Aug 2024, albeit with advisories.

Mileage history

Jun 2009: 21,070 mi PASSJun 2010: 28,584 mi PASSApr 2011: 36,397 mi PASSApr 2012: 43,249 mi PASSApr 2013: 50,425 mi PASSApr 2014: 58,636 mi PASSApr 2014: 58,636 mi FAILMar 2015: 71,298 mi PASSMay 2016: 87,184 mi FAILMay 2016: 87,185 mi PASSApr 2017: 98,898 mi FAILApr 2017: 98,898 mi PASSApr 2018: 109,255 mi FAILApr 2018: 109,255 mi PASSMay 2019: 120,497 mi FAILMay 2019: 120,497 mi PASSSep 2020: 130,682 mi PASSJun 2021: 134,537 mi PASSJul 2022: 138,725 mi FAILJul 2022: 138,732 mi PASSJul 2023: 142,988 mi FAILJul 2023: 143,031 mi PASSJul 2024: 146,262 mi FAILJul 2024: 146,339 mi FAILAug 2024: 146,424 mi PASS146k84k21kJun 2009Aug 2024

MOT test history — 16/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2009 PASS 21,070 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 28,584 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 36,397 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 43,249 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
Apr 2013 PASS 50,425 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Apr 2014 PASS 58,636 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED offside & nearside rear tyres perished.
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer shoulder.
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Apr 2014 FAIL 58,636 mi
PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED offside & nearside rear tyres perished.
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer shoulder.
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Mar 2015 PASS 71,298 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer corroded.
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2016 FAIL 87,184 mi
FAIL Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2016 PASS 87,185 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2017 FAIL 98,898 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2017 PASS 98,898 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2018 FAIL 109,255 mi
PRS Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear rear exhaust rubbers perished but secure
Apr 2018 PASS 109,255 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear rear exhaust rubbers perished but secure
May 2019 FAIL 120,497 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2019 PASS 120,497 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 130,682 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 134,537 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY rear subframe and various suspension components rusty
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 138,725 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front bumper end insecure/broken
ADVISORY air intake pipe tapped up
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY no-plate covers missing
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 138,732 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front bumper end insecure/broken
ADVISORY air intake pipe tapped up
ADVISORY no-plate covers missing
Jul 2023 FAIL 142,988 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Slight brake pedal travel
Jul 2023 PASS 143,031 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Slight brake pedal travel
Jul 2024 FAIL 146,262 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY sill kit fitted
Jul 2024 FAIL 146,339 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both sides (1.2.1 (d))
ADVISORY Oil warning on
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 146,424 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil warning on
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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