2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RA03 SNV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 59,793 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA03 SNV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 59,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA03 SNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (RA03 SNV) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged hole in boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RA03 SNV Mileage History
- 11/07/200615,321 mi
- 09/07/200718,700 mi+3,379 mi
- 14/07/200822,176 mi+3,476 mi
- 17/07/200925,840 mi+3,664 mi
- 20/07/201029,687 mi+3,847 mi
- 14/07/201133,984 mi+4,297 mi
- 11/06/201238,276 mi+4,292 mi
- 05/06/201343,017 mi+4,741 mi
- 11/06/201445,830 mi+2,813 mi
- 27/05/201549,064 mi+3,234 mi
- 27/05/201549,064 mi
- 19/01/201753,085 mi+4,021 mi
- 16/01/201855,029 mi+1,944 mi
- 21/01/201956,820 mi+1,791 mi
- 13/01/202058,456 mi+1,636 mi
- 13/01/202058,456 mi
- 21/05/202459,304 mi+848 mi
- 19/05/202559,341 mi+37 mi
- 20/05/202559,342 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202659,793 mi+451 mi
- 18/05/202659,793 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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