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EK51 NPY

2002 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper Auto33,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NPY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 60,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 60,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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EK51 NPY is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 33,725 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK51 NPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK51 NPY registered?

EK51 NPY is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EK51 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 NPY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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