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HK51 VZF

2001 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini One58,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VZF
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 77,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,516 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,441 miles

front tyres worn outer edges 175/65R15

front/rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,390 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp on

o/s/r tyre advance wear

rear brake performance slight judder

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp on

o/s/r tyre advance wear

rear brake performance slight judder

Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,361 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,352 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,244 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked on sidewall.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,666 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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HK51 VZF is a 2001 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK51 VZF, 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 HK51 VZF registered?

HK51 VZF is a 2001 Mini Mini One, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HK51 VZF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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