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KW16 RAU

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Orange Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 38,009 miles on the clock, averaging 2,115 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 KW16 RAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
38,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
2,115

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,075
Average per year2,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW16 RAU 23k27k31k34k38k '19'26'23

Check KW16 RAU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage34,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage31,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage30,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage27,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage26,211 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage25,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage23,080 miles

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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

RegistrationKW16 RAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About KW16 RAU

What car is KW16 RAU?

KW16 RAU is a orange Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Luton in 2016.

What is the mileage of KW16 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for KW16 RAU was 38,009 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW16 RAU passed its MOT?

KW16 RAU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is KW16 RAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW16 RAU 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 KW16 RAU?

KW16 RAU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.