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KC52 OKE

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 OKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,204 miles

EML on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Eml on

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml on

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2024 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml on

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2022 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 101,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2021 101,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,096 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,618 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 70,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Emissions : Lambda values only just met "1.03"

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low.

offside no plate light lens missing.

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,915 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly/perished

offside rear plate lamp lens missing

oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,848 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished/wearing unevenly

offside rear number plate lamp lens missing

oil level low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,376 miles

offside rear reg plate lamp lens missing

Fail 31 Dec 2009 41,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear reg plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,781 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,689 miles

exhaust/rear box mount corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2006 27,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 21,611 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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KC52 OKE is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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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KC52 OKE is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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