2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YP54 FVC
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 86,496 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP54 FVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 86,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP54 FVC 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 (YP54 FVC) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YP54 FVC Mileage History
- 13/12/202181,348 mi
- 09/12/202283,633 mi+2,285 mi
- 09/12/202283,633 mi
- 21/11/202386,496 mi+2,863 mi
- 22/11/202386,496 mi
Average of roughly 2,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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