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VK03 JPY

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JPY
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 83,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,238 miles

front bumper has had previous damage and end part of exaust missing

n/s wingmirror not 100% secure

rear tyres 3mm and o/s/r has a nail in it

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2007 76,238 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front bumper has had previous damage

n/s wingmirror not 100% secure

rear tyres at 3mm and o/s/r has a nail in it

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,364 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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VK03 JPY is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK03 JPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 JPY registered?

VK03 JPY is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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