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GV51 KFF

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Yellow Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2001 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 170,236 miles on the clock, averaging 7,475 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for GV51 KFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,475

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,236 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 KFF 43k75k107k139k170k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage160,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,712 miles
PASS
Mileage151,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage143,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage133,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage132,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage130,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage129,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage126,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage124,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage121,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage118,512 miles
Since last MOT+14,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,143 miles
Since last MOT+16,840 miles
PASS
Mileage87,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,667 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,636 miles
Since last MOT+15,622 miles
PASS
Mileage59,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,988 miles
PASS
Mileage48,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage43,367 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KFF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 KFF

What car is GV51 KFF?

GV51 KFF is a yellow Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 KFF?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 KFF was 170,236 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 KFF passed its MOT?

GV51 KFF has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2023.

Is GV51 KFF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 KFF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV51 KFF?

GV51 KFF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.