2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HY53 KOD
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 143,201 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HY53 KOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 143,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 KOD 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 KOD) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
HY53 KOD Mileage History
- 21/12/2022124,379 mi
- 18/05/2024132,815 mi+8,436 mi
- 27/05/2025139,038 mi+6,223 mi
- 15/05/2026143,201 mi+4,163 mi
- 18/05/2026143,201 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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