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AV02 SAZ

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SAZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,271 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top front slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,541 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 63,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 63,891 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,841 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 62,797 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,184 miles

engine wet with oil

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,382 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 54,382 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges of centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges of centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges of centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges of centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,903 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,796 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,849 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 30,847 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,751 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 19,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,463 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AV02 SAZ is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 SAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 SAZ is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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