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KW04 KUA

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 KUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 161,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 161,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,599 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 156,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 151,063 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from an unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 146,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,116 miles

chip in windscreen not in drivers view of road

o/s rear and o/s front tyres low

Fail 14 Aug 2020 145,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

chip in windscreen not in drivers view of road

o/s rear and o/s front tyres low

Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 142,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,373 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP IS ON DUE TO O/S/R SENSOR WIRE IS BROKEN

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 133,314 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ABOUT TO GO METAL TO METAL (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR IS NOT WORKING ? (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE SENSOR WARNING LAMP IS ON - N/S/F/I PAD LOW

N/S/R TYRE IS A RUNFLAT BUT THE OTHER 3 ARE NORMAL TYRES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,838 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 116,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 108,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 101,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 101,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 94,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 May 2011 90,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 5 May 2010 82,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 73,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 63,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,627 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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KW04 KUA is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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KW04 KUA is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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