2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HY53 KMU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 132,760 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY53 KMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 132,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 KMU 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 KMU) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
HY53 KMU Mileage History
- 17/12/2021132,435 mi
- 07/06/2022132,474 mi+39 mi
- 08/06/2022132,477 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/2023132,758 mi+281 mi
- 13/11/2023132,760 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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