2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · K8 DWL
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 107,291 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K8 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 107,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K8 DWL Mileage History
- 18/09/2024104,377 mi
- 11/09/2025105,732 mi+1,355 mi
- 16/09/2025105,756 mi+24 mi
- 14/09/2026107,289 mi+1,533 mi
- 14/09/2026107,291 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K8 DWL 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 2004 Mini Mini (K8 DWL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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