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LT54 KBY

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 KBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 116,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,782 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front tyres low on thread

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,439 miles

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 29 Jun 2018 79,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under bonnet coolant tank cap missing

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under bonnet coolant tank cap missing

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,348 miles

Coolant leak EXPASION TANK CAP MISSING ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,347 miles

Emissions not tested REAR BOX EXCC HOLD AND NO READINGS (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush MARKED (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush MARKED (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Coolant leak EXPASION TANK CAP MISSING ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,720 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 55,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,723 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 49,723 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,013 miles

engine mounts,gearbox mounts have play

oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,333 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 13,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,607 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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LT54 KBY is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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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LT54 KBY is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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