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MK57 VSO

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,530 mi
Last recorded82,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 VSO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 82,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 71,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi shield deteriorating slight minor leak from the flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) bushes has a play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper worn +badly split

both front drive shafts rusted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 64,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi shield deteriorating slight minor leak from the flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) bushes has a play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper worn +badly split

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

both front drive shafts rusted

tyre monitoring system warning lamp indicate fault (strong advice)

Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres side wall prished/serious cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,724 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,270 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,224 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,934 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All 4 tyres perished

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,100 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round starting to look perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres all round starting to look perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,243 miles

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,000 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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MK57 VSO is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK57 VSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MK57 VSO is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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