2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WP53 AEV
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 117,469 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP53 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2025
- 117,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP53 AEV 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 (WP53 AEV) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WP53 AEV Mileage History
- 17/04/2023114,835 mi
- 21/04/2023114,848 mi+13 mi
- 08/04/2024117,335 mi+2,487 mi
- 11/04/2024117,361 mi+26 mi
- 31/03/2025117,469 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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