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YY53 KWL

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KWL
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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YY53 KWL is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 KWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YY53 KWL registered?

YY53 KWL is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YY53 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 KWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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