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RK57 VKZ

2007 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 VKZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,449 miles
Fail 25 May 2026 87,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 May 2025 76,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover is weeping. Possibly oil filter housing too. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 76,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front head lamps are covered in a product. I have cleaned them but will likely need replacing in the future. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover is weeping. Possibly oil filter housing too. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 64,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 64,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,419 miles

Exhaust flexible joint weak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,455 miles

Exhaust flexible joint weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,455 miles

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

Exhaust flexible joint weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,399 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,216 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,285 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perishing from age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,933 miles

nearside rear position light dim

Fail 21 Sep 2015 29,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside rear position light dim

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 8,560 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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RK57 VKZ is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RK57 VKZ is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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