2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VA03 SWY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 79,896 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA03 SWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 79,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA03 SWY 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 (VA03 SWY) between June 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Very badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VA03 SWY Mileage History
- 14/06/202477,632 mi
- 18/06/202578,948 mi+1,316 mi
- 20/06/202578,948 mi
- 23/03/202679,892 mi+944 mi
- 08/04/202679,896 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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