2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KB04 LYF
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 127,787 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB04 LYF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 127,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB04 LYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (KB04 LYF) between May 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
KB04 LYF Mileage History
- 29/05/200731,897 mi
- 09/06/200835,255 mi+3,358 mi
- 16/04/200938,026 mi+2,771 mi
- 12/04/201041,824 mi+3,798 mi
- 13/04/201150,967 mi+9,143 mi
- 13/04/201255,672 mi+4,705 mi
- 11/05/201361,252 mi+5,580 mi
- 15/05/201361,253 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201466,083 mi+4,830 mi
- 09/05/201576,595 mi+10,512 mi
- 10/05/201695,605 mi+19,010 mi
- 08/04/2017102,852 mi+7,247 mi
- 04/04/2018105,444 mi+2,592 mi
- 16/04/2018105,536 mi+92 mi
- 08/04/2019107,804 mi+2,268 mi
- 24/04/2019107,816 mi+12 mi
- 16/10/2020109,994 mi+2,178 mi
- 28/10/2020109,994 mi
- 14/10/2021112,283 mi+2,289 mi
- 21/10/2021112,290 mi+7 mi
- 24/10/2022112,503 mi+213 mi
- 02/11/2023115,701 mi+3,198 mi
- 31/10/2024121,987 mi+6,286 mi
- 29/10/2025127,787 mi+5,800 mi
Average of roughly 5,206 miles per year across 24 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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