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R5 KAD

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KAD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 129,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust support rubbers split

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and smoking on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,582 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 126,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Burnt oil smell in vehicle cabin

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Cloudy (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,875 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Cloudy (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,795 miles

Nearside Front corroded

Offside Front corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 113,556 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,089 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,798 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,299 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,458 miles

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

possible coolant leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,217 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,611 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,611 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,389 miles

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

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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R5 KAD is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R5 KAD registered?

R5 KAD is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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