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HK52 KZW

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 KZW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,302 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

iol leak on engine

Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 47,482 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 47,480 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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HK52 KZW is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK52 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK52 KZW registered?

HK52 KZW is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HK52 KZW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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