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GY51 DSX

2001 Mini Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mini Mini One58,037 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DSX
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022
Fail 30 Mar 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,674 miles

rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,499 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,364 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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GY51 DSX is a 2001 Mini Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 DSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 DSX registered?

GY51 DSX is a 2001 Mini Mini One, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 DSX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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