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RK04 VHM

2004 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 65,501 miles on the clock, averaging 2,822 miles per year, well 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 RK04 VHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,501
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,822

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,501 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year2,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK04 VHM 13k26k39k52k66k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,501 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,395 miles
PASS
Mileage64,095 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage60,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage54,711 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage51,777 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage46,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage44,973 miles
Since last MOT+696 miles
PASS
Mileage44,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage42,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage40,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage35,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage31,262 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage27,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage25,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage19,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage16,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage13,232 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

RegistrationRK04 VHM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RK04 VHM

What car is RK04 VHM?

RK04 VHM is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RK04 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for RK04 VHM was 65,501 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK04 VHM passed its MOT?

RK04 VHM has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is RK04 VHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK04 VHM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK04 VHM?

RK04 VHM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.