2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SB02 FAV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 135,041 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB02 FAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 135,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SB02 FAV Mileage History
- 07/07/2022128,662 mi
- 28/07/2023131,055 mi+2,393 mi
- 26/07/2024135,041 mi+3,986 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SB02 FAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (SB02 FAV) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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