2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VA03 VYY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2003. Recorded mileage 155,643 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,643 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
VA03 VYY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 155,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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VA03 VYY Mileage History
- 20/01/2022148,129 mi
- 20/01/2022148,129 mi
- 26/04/2023155,643 mi+7,514 mi
- 26/04/2023155,643 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 VYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (VA03 VYY) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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