2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HV53 PPU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/09/2003. Recorded mileage 86,796 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,796 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
HV53 PPU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 86,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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HV53 PPU Mileage History
- 12/12/200641,493 mi
- 22/12/200747,439 mi+5,946 mi
- 24/12/200854,244 mi+6,805 mi
- 24/12/200854,244 mi
- 18/12/200959,298 mi+5,054 mi
- 18/12/200959,298 mi
- 13/12/201063,239 mi+3,941 mi
- 19/12/201164,846 mi+1,607 mi
- 19/12/201164,846 mi
- 21/12/201266,770 mi+1,924 mi
- 21/12/201266,770 mi
- 16/12/201368,679 mi+1,909 mi
- 19/12/201470,838 mi+2,159 mi
- 22/12/201572,608 mi+1,770 mi
- 20/12/201674,519 mi+1,911 mi
- 20/12/201674,519 mi
- 20/12/201776,464 mi+1,945 mi
- 20/12/201776,464 mi
- 12/12/201878,644 mi+2,180 mi
- 13/12/201980,792 mi+2,148 mi
- 16/12/202082,648 mi+1,856 mi
- 15/12/202184,203 mi+1,555 mi
- 15/12/202285,351 mi+1,148 mi
- 27/11/202386,401 mi+1,050 mi
- 28/01/202586,719 mi+318 mi
- 12/01/202686,780 mi+61 mi
- 10/02/202686,796 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,364 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
HV53 PPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (HV53 PPU) between December 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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