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SKZ 5797

2007 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 5797
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 124,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 121,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 106,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,055 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

surface rust on rear underside of vehicle

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,614 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front brake metal back plates badly corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

under covers fitted covering some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,549 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front brake metal back plates badly corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

under covers fitted covering some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,338 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front metal brake back plates corroded

surface rust on rear underside of vehicle

under covers fitted covering some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2020 76,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front metal brake back plates corroded

surface rust on rear underside of vehicle

under covers fitted covering some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,674 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle (3.2 (a) (i))

both front rear brake metal brake back plates corroded

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

o/s/f tyre centre tread wearing

under trays fitted covering some underside components

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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SKZ 5797 is a 2007 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKZ 5797 is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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