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HY57 HVH

2007 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto46,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 HVH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 115,373 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 105,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 103,990 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 102,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,772 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension/subframe components

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,772 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension/subframe components

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,756 miles

O/s/r tyre tread undulates

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,756 miles

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

O/s/r tyre tread undulates

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,433 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wiper blades started to go hard

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wiper blades started to go hard

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from engine area at fast idle

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,263 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HY57 HVH is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,508 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY57 HVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY57 HVH registered?

HY57 HVH is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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