# SP53KPR — MINI MINI MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP53KPR is a Red MINI MINI, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-12-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP53KPR — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SP53KPR |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | MINI |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-01-28 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 60%
- Total defects recorded: 71

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-29 11:42:17 | PASSED | 120,692 MI | 2020-01-28 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-28 16:14:22 | FAILED | 120,692 MI | — |
| 2017-12-12 09:02:10 | PASSED | 108,584 MI | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 |
| 2017-12-11 12:48:40 | FAILED | 108,584 MI | — |
| 2015-09-08 12:02:35 | PASSED | 104,496 MI | 2016-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-07 12:58:36 | FAILED | 104,495 MI | — |
| 2014-09-12 16:26:39 | PASSED | 98,264 MI | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-09 16:21:49 | PASSED | 92,251 MI | 2014-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-09 14:39:02 | FAILED | 92,251 MI | — |
| 2012-07-19 15:48:55 | PASSED | 85,707 MI | 2013-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-19 09:52:03 | FAILED | 85,707 MI | — |
| 2011-07-14 11:15:22 | PASSED | 79,646 MI | 2012-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-13 16:33:01 | FAILED | 79,645 MI | — |
| 2010-08-10 15:39:39 | PASSED | 75,139 MI | 2011-08-09 00:00:00 |
| 2009-08-06 10:32:41 | PASSED | 68,955 MI | 2010-08-05 00:00:00 |
| 2009-08-05 15:54:02 | FAILED | 68,946 MI | — |
| 2008-07-11 09:21:48 | PASSED | 63,506 MI | 2009-07-10 00:00:00 |
| 2007-06-20 13:59:41 | PASSED | 58,820 MI | 2008-06-19 00:00:00 |
| 2007-06-12 10:26:32 | FAILED | 58,820 MI | — |
| 2006-12-07 11:13:40 | PASSED | 54,478 MI | 2007-12-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-01-29 11:42:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-01-28 16:14:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2017-12-12 09:02:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn inner tread
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre cracked across tread
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake sticking slightly
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

**2017-12-11 12:48:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn inner tread
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre cracked across tread
- FAIL: Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2015-09-08 12:02:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- ADVISORY: oil pressure warning lamp illuminated
- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-09-07 12:58:36 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- ADVISORY: oil pressure warning lamp illuminated
- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2014-09-12 16:26:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: excessivie oil leak and oil light on
- USER ENTERED: nearside rear tyre wear on inneredge
- USER ENTERED: heat shield loose

**2013-08-09 16:21:49 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-08-09 14:39:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-07-19 15:48:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2012-07-19 09:52:03 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2011-07-14 11:15:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2011-07-13 16:33:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2010-08-10 15:39:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2009-08-06 10:32:41 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

**2009-08-05 15:54:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

**2008-07-11 09:21:48 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside front tyre
- USER ENTERED: front wipers torn but clearing screen. nearside front tyre cut in side wall but not showin g cords

**2007-06-12 10:26:32 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- USER ENTERED: front tyres 2 to 3mm.

**2006-12-07 11:13:40 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front brake pads low

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53KPR is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53KPR. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
