2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · V500 ABO
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 166,611 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
V500 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 166,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V500 ABO Mileage History
- 06/03/2025156,510 mi
- 11/03/2025156,521 mi+11 mi
- 12/03/2025156,536 mi+15 mi
- 18/03/2026166,606 mi+10,070 mi
- 31/03/2026166,611 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V500 ABO 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 (V500 ABO) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Power steering inoperative power steering has been deleted (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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