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KG03 VPE

2003 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VPE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 98,081 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 77,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 77,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH TO HIGH (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 76,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,892 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,135 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,197 miles

n/s number plate light cover missing

Pass 12 May 2014 70,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,427 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust from cat back deterioated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,835 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust from cat back deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,971 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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KG03 VPE is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KG03 VPE is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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