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2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · AR04 CHX

AR04 CHX

2016 MINI Cooper (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 78,906 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2016 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,906 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1496cc
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AR04 CHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
  • 78,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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

AR04 CHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:59
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 2016 Mini Cooper (AR04 CHX) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

AR04 CHX Mileage History

  1. 27/06/202368,706 mi
  2. 28/06/202473,944 mi+5,238 mi
  3. 01/07/202575,727 mi+1,783 mi
  4. 30/06/202678,906 mi+3,179 mi
  5. 01/07/202678,906 mi

Average of roughly 3,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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