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SW51FPZ
2001 MINI MINI
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW51FPZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension/components & subframes have advanced corrosion front & rear
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,659 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake pipe corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside front brake pipe corroded
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,108 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe and suspension components corroding not to excess
- Both front tyre treads perishing
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,803 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyre treads perishing not to excess
- rear suspension components and subframe corroding not to excess
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake disc contaminated by oil both (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc contaminated by oil both (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyre treads perishing not to excess
- rear suspension components and subframe corroding not to excess
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,942 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,182 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,997 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,742 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,074 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,342 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,816 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,611 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 22,115 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2006 13 Jun 202618 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 22,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
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SW51FPZ was registered on 2001-11-09
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