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Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reverse light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (3.1 (c))
Offside Steering rack mounting slight movement
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side to side play in steering column
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front tyre has slight inner wall damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre has slight inner wall damage
How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?
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KL53 OUV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KL53 OUV, 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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KL53 OUV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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