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GL07 CAO

2007 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,896 mi
Last recorded111,896 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 CAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Sidewalk Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,896 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,301 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 111,301 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak and dipstick broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 104,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 102,661 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,295 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 97,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,639 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,581 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,582 miles

both outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2014 40,582 miles

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

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

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,715 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?

Based on 582 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
4,046
Miles/Year
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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GL07 CAO is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL07 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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GL07 CAO is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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