2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · V18 KAR
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2004. Recorded mileage 171,736 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1598cc
V18 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 171,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V18 KAR Mileage History
- 01/08/2023161,818 mi
- 09/08/2023161,908 mi+90 mi
- 10/10/2024167,022 mi+5,114 mi
- 14/10/2024167,035 mi+13 mi
- 15/09/2025171,736 mi+4,701 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V18 KAR 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 2004 Mini Mini (V18 KAR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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