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FA04 CKL

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 CKL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Engine coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Felt while spinning wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,880 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,406 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,620 miles

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,463 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 117,424 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

coolant cap missing

Pass 11 May 2018 103,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 103,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 95,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

n/s/f tyre is runflat - the rest are not fitted with runflat tyres

Fail 13 May 2017 95,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

n/s/f tyre is runflat - the rest are not fitted with runflat tyres

Pass 19 May 2016 83,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on 3m

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2016 83,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre on 3m

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,260 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,581 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 22,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,643 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FA04 CKL is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA04 CKL is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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