2006 Mini Cooper Auto — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age
20 years
Current Age
73.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
68,147 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 18
This car: 73.3%
Average: 54.3%
✅ 19.0% above average (8383 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
73.3%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 30Avg Mileage 68,147Top Failure Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 70.0%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2006 Mini Cooper Auto, with age trends.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
70.0%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
16.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
13.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 70.0% (18 yrs) | 70.0% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.7% (18 yrs) | 16.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 13.3% (18 yrs) | 13.3% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mini Cooper Auto cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.