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SJ03 KKV

2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,333 mi
Last recorded65,333 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto33,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 KKV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,630 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 61,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 56,967 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,647 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 32,217 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,286 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,285 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,552 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 18,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 18,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,914 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 598 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
3,465
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4
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SJ03 KKV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 33,337 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ03 KKV is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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