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HG57 VKC

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 50,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,764 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 45,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 44,892 miles

both front shock absorber top mount bushes perished

Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,027 miles

n/s and o/s front macpherson strut top mounting bush beginning to split

Pass 26 Jan 2022 39,997 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,907 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,176 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top strut mount (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,784 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,335 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 32,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side rear tyre is starting to crack between tread

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,453 miles

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

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

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

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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HG57 VKC is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG57 VKC, 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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What year was HG57 VKC registered?

HG57 VKC is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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The MOT history for HG57 VKC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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