2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FD51 XYX
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/12/2001. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
FD51 XYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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FD51 XYX MOT History
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 2001 Mini Mini (FD51 XYX) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively BRAKE CALIPER (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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