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OL03 FEE

2018 Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL03 FEE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,665 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 43,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,658 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 43,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,421 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake looks like its been getting hot

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 29,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower part of rad starting to leak a bit from hose/rad ?

Pass 28 Sep 2022 22,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 22,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,094 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 108,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 16,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

cuts on n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 21 Jul 2021 101,209 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,694 miles

Body under cover & Engine undertrays fitted

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 95,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Body under cover & Engine undertrays fitted

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,023 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,023 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,677 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,395 miles

both wipers worn

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2016 55,395 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers worn

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,309 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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OL03 FEE is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OL03 FEE is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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