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K19 AKF

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 AKF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trying arm area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 109,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,846 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,001 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension headlamp self-levelling device linkage brocken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Revers lights not working

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,812 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 100,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,656 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2015 84,124 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,134 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,507 miles

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 71,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,231 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 58,870 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,059 miles

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,820 miles

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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K19 AKF is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K19 AKF, 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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K19 AKF is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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