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KC52 ZCA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 ZCA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,484 miles

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

o/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to split

Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

o/s/f lower arm rear bush beginning to split

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,424 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 56,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to bonnet

Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage to bonnet

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2017 38,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,084 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2016 34,084 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,708 miles

Oil leak

both rear silencer outer skins deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2015 32,708 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear silencer outer skins deteriorating

nsr tyre cracking slightly in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,017 miles

offside rear tyre showing sign's of cracking in treads

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,898 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,898 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,321 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,333 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 16,911 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,058 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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KC52 ZCA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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KC52 ZCA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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