2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KF53 AYV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2003. Recorded mileage 105,974 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
KF53 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 105,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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KF53 AYV Mileage History
- 21/07/202286,594 mi
- 23/07/202286,594 mi
- 19/07/202394,441 mi+7,847 mi
- 27/07/202394,680 mi+239 mi
- 17/09/2024105,974 mi+11,294 mi
Average of roughly 8,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KF53 AYV 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 (KF53 AYV) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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