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KT54 UAL

2004 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 UAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,659 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,659 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge , slight perishing between tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge , slight perishing between tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 76,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,192 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2020 74,192 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,943 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,719 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,209 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,204 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 23,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,238 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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KT54 UAL is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 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 22 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT54 UAL is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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