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SP02CTE
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SP02CTE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
25 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,582 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle hub trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle hub trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,535 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2026 11 Jun 20267 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 137,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,810 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear o/s and n/s shock absorber slightly corroded
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,168 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S and Perished 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust System Corroded
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,934 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S and Perished 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust System Corroded
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,568 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- small chip in zone "A" of windscreen
- Rear shock absorbers corroded o/s and n/s
- Rear o/s and n/s brake ferrules slightly corroded
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear brakes sticking slightly
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front headlamp has slight play (aim satisfactory)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- Front brake discs slightly worn
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s positioned at rear of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated
- signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing area
- Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking sligfhtly
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly
- Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull
- fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,830 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- both rear tyres cracking
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,500 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,974 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
17 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,376 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,987 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,987 MI
11 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,406 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,732 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,121 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,175 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,195 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,459 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,095 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202629 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 38,065 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2006 11 Jun 202628 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 38,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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