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2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SA04 ERU

SA04 ERU

2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 60,802 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2027.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,802 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1598cc

SA04 ERU Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
  • 60,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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SA04 ERU Mileage History

  1. 24/02/200718,043 mi
  2. 26/02/200718,049 mi+6 mi
  3. 25/02/200824,015 mi+5,966 mi
  4. 26/02/200824,021 mi+6 mi
  5. 17/02/200928,426 mi+4,405 mi
  6. 30/09/200932,097 mi+3,671 mi
  7. 22/09/201035,153 mi+3,056 mi
  8. 28/09/201136,707 mi+1,554 mi
  9. 28/09/201136,707 mi
  10. 11/09/201237,448 mi+741 mi
  11. 04/09/201339,242 mi+1,794 mi
  12. 23/08/201440,834 mi+1,592 mi
  13. 23/08/201440,834 mi
  14. 21/08/201542,487 mi+1,653 mi
  15. 21/08/201542,487 mi
  16. 17/08/201644,081 mi+1,594 mi
  17. 09/08/201745,867 mi+1,786 mi
  18. 09/08/201745,867 mi
  19. 27/07/201846,535 mi+668 mi
  20. 17/08/201946,642 mi+107 mi
  21. 23/07/202048,844 mi+2,202 mi
  22. 17/07/202151,531 mi+2,687 mi
  23. 15/07/202253,663 mi+2,132 mi
  24. 03/10/202253,673 mi+10 mi
  25. 06/10/202355,170 mi+1,497 mi
  26. 19/10/202355,197 mi+27 mi
  27. 04/10/202456,751 mi+1,554 mi
  28. 01/10/202660,802 mi+4,051 mi

Average of roughly 2,181 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

SA04 ERU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 07:54
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 2004 Mini Mini (SA04 ERU) between February 2007 and October 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint boot (5”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint bush (”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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