2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SM51 YZF
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 114,666 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM51 YZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 114,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM51 YZF 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 2001 Mini Mini (SM51 YZF) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SM51 YZF Mileage History
- 14/04/2023102,997 mi
- 21/04/2023103,005 mi+8 mi
- 17/04/2024107,418 mi+4,413 mi
- 17/04/2024107,418 mi
- 17/04/2025114,666 mi+7,248 mi
Average of roughly 5,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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