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2002 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SL02VEA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tyre pressure light on
- n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge getting close to limit
- n/s/f top suspension mount noisy
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,994 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,014 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017 13 Jun 20265 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,014 MI
13 Jun 202614 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,800 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,874 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,249 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,302 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 118,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,444 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,444 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,878 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,808 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2010 13 Jun 202623 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
21 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,959 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2009 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 77,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
11 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,685 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,651 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2007 13 Jun 20266 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 62,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SL02VEA was registered on 2002-04-05
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