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2020 MINI COOPER1.5L Petrol

LM70 VZL

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2020 MINI COOPER is a Petrol vehicle with a 1499cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 26,729.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The overall roadworthiness status is rated as acceptable, as the vehicle has maintained a consistent MOT record with no major safety defects. The most recent test on 2025-12-02, conducted at 26,729 miles, resulted in a PASSED certificate, indicating that the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components have been functioning within normal parameters for the past year. The maintenance history reveals a relatively stable trend, though the mileage accumulation over the last two years is significant. The vehicle has been tested twice in the past 12 months, both times at 26,729 miles, with no gaps in the record, suggesting that the owner has maintained a consistent driving pattern and routine without major breakdowns. The mileage rate of approximately 4,455 miles per year is low for a 2020 MINI COOPER, which typically requires more frequent inspections and maintenance than older models, implying that the vehicle has been used for a substantial portion of its life. Given the consistent record and the fact that the most recent test was performed shortly after the previous one, the vehicle is likely in good condition. However, the history indicates that the owner has not undergone a full MOT inspection since the 2025-12-02 test, which is the only record with a defect (the nearside rear tyre cut). This gap in maintenance history suggests that basic upkeep was skipped before the 2025-12-02 test, potentially leading to wear on the tyres or other components that may have been addressed after the initial inspection.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

72
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Euro EURO 6 AP

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jun 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The overall roadworthiness status is rated as acceptable, as the vehicle has maintained a consistent MOT record with no major safety defects. The most recent test on 2025-12-02, conducted at 26,729 miles, resulted in a PASSED certificate, indicating that the engine, transmission, and drivetrain components have been functioning within normal parameters for the past year. The maintenance history reveals a relatively stable trend, though the mileage accumulation over the last two years is significant. The vehicle has been tested twice in the past 12 months, both times at 26,729 miles, with no gaps in the record, suggesting that the owner has maintained a consistent driving pattern and routine without major breakdowns. The mileage rate of approximately 4,455 miles per year is low for a 2020 MINI COOPER, which typically requires more frequent inspections and maintenance than older models, implying that the vehicle has been used for a substantial portion of its life. Given the consistent record and the fact that the most recent test was performed shortly after the previous one, the vehicle is likely in good condition. However, the history indicates that the owner has not undergone a full MOT inspection since the 2025-12-02 test, which is the only record with a defect (the nearside rear tyre cut). This gap in maintenance history suggests that basic upkeep was skipped before the 2025-12-02 test, potentially leading to wear on the tyres or other components that may have been addressed after the initial inspection.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2020, this Mini Cooper with plate LM70 VZL has undergone 4 MOT inspections since November 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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