CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY03 KWZ

2003 Mini Mini One

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini One60,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KWZ
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,234 miles

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

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

engine coolant below minimum

oil leak

power steering reservoir appears to have a slight leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,429 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn close to manufacturers

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre worn close to manufacturers

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,985 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating...............~~@@.............Thanx 4yur custom

N/s & o/s rear tyres apear to be unevenly worn (o/s deforming) & also low on tread

N/s front & o/s rear wheels have both buckled

Pad wear indicator showing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 48,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap seal deteriorating...............~~@@.............Thanx 4yur custom

N/s & o/s rear tyres apear to be unevenly worn (o/s deforming) & also low on tread

N/s front & o/s rear wheels have both buckled

Pad wear indicator showing

Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,022 miles

front brake discs worn/ridged

front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn/ridged

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,653 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,983 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 13,199 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.n/s spot light loose in cover.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,199 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.n/s spot light loose in cover.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Full Mini Mini One reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY03 KWZ is a 2003 Mini Mini One in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 60,182 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 KWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY03 KWZ?

You can check the full history of LY03 KWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY03 KWZ registered?

LY03 KWZ is a 2003 Mini Mini One, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LY03 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 KWZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY03 KWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY03 KWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.