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2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SD53 AEA

SD53 AEA

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 89,976 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/09/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,976 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/09/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

SD53 AEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
  • 89,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SD53 AEA Mileage History

  1. 21/09/202284,259 mi
  2. 18/09/202387,074 mi+2,815 mi
  3. 21/09/202387,074 mi
  4. 04/09/202489,976 mi+2,902 mi
  5. 06/09/202489,976 mi

Average of roughly 2,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD53 AEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (SD53 AEA) between September 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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