2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HY53 KHB
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,122 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HY53 KHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 144,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 KHB 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 2003 Mini Mini (HY53 KHB) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 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 (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HY53 KHB Mileage History
- 09/08/2023125,593 mi
- 06/08/2024129,048 mi+3,455 mi
- 04/09/2024129,405 mi+357 mi
- 08/09/2025144,119 mi+14,714 mi
- 05/11/2025144,122 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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