2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SO52 GVU
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 92,749 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO52 GVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 92,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO52 GVU 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 2003 Mini Mini (SO52 GVU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SO52 GVU Mileage History
- 25/08/202388,559 mi
- 31/08/202388,566 mi+7 mi
- 29/08/202489,416 mi+850 mi
- 31/08/202489,419 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/202592,749 mi+3,330 mi
Average of roughly 2,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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