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KL51 NPU

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 NPU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,828 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 119,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak over heated ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,517 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 zone 'b' ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 88,517 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 zone 'b' ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn dangerously smooth on inner edge and cracking inside the tread area

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear jacking point rubber missing

both rear tyres are cracking inside the tread area

very slight exhaust blow from silencer

Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,086 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn dangerously smooth on inner edge and cracking inside the tread area

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear jacking point rubber missing

both rear tyres are cracking inside the tread area

very slight exhaust blow from silencer

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,585 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,581 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 59,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,050 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack out outer edge of tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,366 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,126 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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KL51 NPU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL51 NPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KL51 NPU registered?

KL51 NPU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is KL51 NPU safe to buy?

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