2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SP53 HWA
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 82,812 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
SP53 HWA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2017
- 82,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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SP53 HWA Mileage History
- 11/10/200624,329 mi
- 01/02/200839,898 mi+15,569 mi
- 12/01/200947,550 mi+7,652 mi
- 14/01/200947,557 mi+7 mi
- 28/01/201051,250 mi+3,693 mi
- 16/12/201054,129 mi+2,879 mi
- 15/12/201162,885 mi+8,756 mi
- 21/11/201272,323 mi+9,438 mi
- 23/11/201272,410 mi+87 mi
- 19/05/201478,914 mi+6,504 mi
- 21/05/201478,918 mi+4 mi
- 09/05/201579,638 mi+720 mi
- 22/05/201579,660 mi+22 mi
- 16/05/201681,953 mi+2,293 mi
- 17/05/201681,968 mi+15 mi
- 04/05/201782,812 mi+844 mi
Average of roughly 5,537 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SP53 HWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (SP53 HWA) between October 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
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