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YF54 KYE

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,982 mi
Last recorded134,982 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KYE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 134,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,151 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 131,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside reverse light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2018 121,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside reverse light not working

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded through and is loose

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,625 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,925 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes getting rusty

parking brake low in effort

rear exhaust silencer hangers collapsed, advise replacing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 116,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes getting rusty

offside headlight aim low

parking brake low in effort

rear exhaust silencer hangers collapsed, advise replacing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 110,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,695 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,983 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge. The nearside rear tyre is also starting to perish and split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

The nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 99,983 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge. The nearside rear tyre is also starting to perish and split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

The nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,510 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,956 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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YF54 KYE is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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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YF54 KYE is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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