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LA52 YHV

2003 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

169,482 mi
Last recorded169,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 YHV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 169,482 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 169,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 169,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 168,845 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 168,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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LA52 YHV is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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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What year was LA52 YHV registered?

LA52 YHV is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LA52 YHV safe to buy?

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