Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 42,451 miles on the clock, averaging 2,204 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for EK18 GVA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,451 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,204 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK18 GVA |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About EK18 GVA
What car is EK18 GVA?
EK18 GVA is an grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.
What is the mileage of EK18 GVA?
The last recorded mileage for EK18 GVA was 42,451 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK18 GVA passed its MOT?
EK18 GVA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.
Is EK18 GVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK18 GVA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EK18 GVA?
EK18 GVA is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.