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SA03 HCC

2003 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mini One70,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HCC
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,990 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 121,958 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,485 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 114,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 111,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,855 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Supply to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Supply to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 104,313 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 99,792 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,792 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 95,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded into rack (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,507 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 89,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,742 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear nuumber plate slightly deteriorated

underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,742 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear nuumber plate slightly deteriorated

underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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SA03 HCC is a 2003 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 70,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA03 HCC is a 2003 Mini One, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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