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2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KW03 UPZ

KW03 UPZ

2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/04/2003. Recorded mileage 136,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2003 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,333 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

KW03 UPZ Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
  • 136,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KW03 UPZ Mileage History

  1. 05/04/200622,002 mi
  2. 05/04/200622,002 mi
  3. 05/04/200729,036 mi+7,034 mi
  4. 10/04/200834,682 mi+5,646 mi
  5. 24/04/200951,005 mi+16,323 mi
  6. 27/04/200951,005 mi
  7. 20/04/201069,198 mi+18,193 mi
  8. 03/05/201177,071 mi+7,873 mi
  9. 30/04/201283,281 mi+6,210 mi
  10. 30/04/201283,281 mi
  11. 02/05/201390,651 mi+7,370 mi
  12. 29/04/201498,199 mi+7,548 mi
  13. 29/04/201498,199 mi
  14. 30/04/2015104,802 mi+6,603 mi
  15. 30/04/2015104,802 mi
  16. 26/04/2016108,920 mi+4,118 mi
  17. 28/04/2017112,107 mi+3,187 mi
  18. 26/04/2018115,203 mi+3,096 mi
  19. 15/05/2019115,401 mi+198 mi
  20. 16/05/2019115,401 mi
  21. 03/11/2020123,536 mi+8,135 mi
  22. 10/02/2022130,318 mi+6,782 mi
  23. 10/02/2022130,318 mi
  24. 22/09/2022131,644 mi+1,326 mi
  25. 22/09/2022131,644 mi
  26. 10/08/2023134,845 mi+3,201 mi
  27. 09/10/2024136,330 mi+1,485 mi
  28. 14/10/2024136,333 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

KW03 UPZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (KW03 UPZ) between April 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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