2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HY53 KYP
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 140,057 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY53 KYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2024
- 140,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 KYP 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 KYP) between September 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2024 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 (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
HY53 KYP Mileage History
- 21/09/2022133,400 mi
- 27/09/2022133,543 mi+143 mi
- 06/10/2023139,971 mi+6,428 mi
- 08/04/2024140,034 mi+63 mi
- 13/04/2024140,057 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,267 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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