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YK03 RPX

2003 Mini Mini

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,359 mi
Last recorded100,359 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini72,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 RPX
MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,822 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f brake pad wear

o/s bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 96,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

n/s/f brake pad wear

o/s bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front driveshaft inner joint not correctly located in gearbox and leaking gear oil

Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust boot missing on offside rear brake caliper

nearside front driveshaft inner joint not correctly located in gearbox and leaking gear oil

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,853 miles

Coolant leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,560 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,935 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,971 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 52,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 34,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini?

Based on 7,810,223 MOT tests across 431,433 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,948
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
431,433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171,748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121,398
Brake pipe excessively corroded 109,160
Registration plate lamp not working 77,298
position lamp(s) not working 76,171
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YK03 RPX is a 2003 Mini Mini in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 72,289 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171,748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK03 RPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK03 RPX registered?

YK03 RPX is a 2003 Mini Mini, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YK03 RPX safe to buy?

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