2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HJ54 KUG
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 85,546 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ54 KUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 85,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HJ54 KUG Mileage History
- 05/08/202277,007 mi
- 16/08/202385,509 mi+8,502 mi
- 23/08/202385,515 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/202485,536 mi+21 mi
- 15/08/202485,546 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ54 KUG 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 2004 Mini Mini (HJ54 KUG) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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