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HK07 VJA

2007 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R58)57,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 VJA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 97,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 97,383 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,201 miles

Adhesive applied to all tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,201 miles

Adhesive applied to all tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,973 miles

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)

handbrake warning light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,627 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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HK07 VJA is a 2007 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 57,696 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK07 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK07 VJA registered?

HK07 VJA is a 2007 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 17 August 2007.

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The MOT history for HK07 VJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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