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RA52 SVD

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Yellow Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
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 2003 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 134,987 miles on the clock, averaging 5,432 miles per year, below 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 RA52 SVD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,432

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,509
Average per year5,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 SVD 23k51k79k107k135k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage131,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage128,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage122,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,296 miles
Since last MOT+20,396 miles
PASS
Mileage101,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage98,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage96,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage88,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,621 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage77,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage65,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage60,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage59,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage55,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage52,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage48,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage43,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage40,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage36,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage32,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage25,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage23,383 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 SVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 SVD

What car is RA52 SVD?

RA52 SVD is an yellow Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 SVD?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 SVD was 134,987 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 SVD passed its MOT?

RA52 SVD has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is RA52 SVD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 SVD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA52 SVD?

RA52 SVD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.