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SM57 EWU

2007 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,986 mi
Last recorded197,986 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 EWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 197,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 197,985 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 191,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 191,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 185,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 175,582 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

Fail 1 Jun 2023 175,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper blades poor condition

engine oil leak

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges 195/55/16

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/16

offside rear upper side light and stop light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,359 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 157,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2021 142,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2021 142,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front MASTER CYLINDER PIPE CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2020 126,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake restricted free movement (sticking) BRAKE DISC HAS GOT HOT

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort low/ (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake restricted free movement (sticking) BRAKE DISC HAS GOT HOT

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort low/ (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,974 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2017 78,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,649 miles

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushs

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,774 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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SM57 EWU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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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SM57 EWU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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