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HY03 KVW

2003 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,904 mi
Last recorded167,904 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S53,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KVW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 167,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 167,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 163,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,341 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 9 Jul 2018 123,341 miles

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,665 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,449 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,328 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,308 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,937 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,884 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,421 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,724 miles

both outer sills plastic covered

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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HY03 KVW is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY03 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY03 KVW registered?

HY03 KVW is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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