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VU54 OLO

2004 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 OLO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,580 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,877 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,871 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust back box heavily corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,070 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,578 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,578 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,303 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,939 miles

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

both front tyres have a cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven

Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres have a cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre inner edge uneven

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,439 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,039 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades ripped at ends advise replacement

Fail 1 Oct 2010 23,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

wiper blades ripped at ends advise replacement

Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,952 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,992 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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VU54 OLO is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 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 22 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU54 OLO is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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