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SIA 205

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

11,530 mi
Last recorded11,530 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 205
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 11,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear trailing arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 11,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 11,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 11,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 11,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 11,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 10,733 miles

Both front discs are rusty and pitted

Both rear discs are rusty and pitted on the inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 10,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear box showing signs of deterioration

fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 5,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 3,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 2,813 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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SIA 205 is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIA 205 registered?

SIA 205 is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is SIA 205 safe to buy?

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