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GK03 VPU

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,516 mi
Last recorded86,516 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,105 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 71,715 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 63,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,808 miles

Back box outer skin heavily corroded.

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Back box outer skin heavily corroded.

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,399 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight fluid nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,399 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight fluid nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,989 miles

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,055 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 24,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,878 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2011 17,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,296 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,533 miles

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,140 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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GK03 VPU is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK03 VPU is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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