2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HV53 UOY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/09/2003. Recorded mileage 184,562 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,562 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 UOY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 184,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 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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HV53 UOY Mileage History
- 04/03/2022176,486 mi
- 13/07/2023178,351 mi+1,865 mi
- 27/06/2024184,560 mi+6,209 mi
- 28/06/2024184,562 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,483 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HV53 UOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (HV53 UOY) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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