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SW52BBE
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52BBE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounts at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,355 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,441 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2024 25 Jun 20266 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,786 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cant access rear belts (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure both centre exhaust rubbers damaged and insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,676 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022 25 Jun 202616 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,337 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021 25 Jun 202615 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,876 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2020 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,662 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,631 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018 25 Jun 202624 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,585 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
22 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,436 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,902 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,196 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,832 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 25 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,619 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012 25 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,619 MI
25 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,686 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,411 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,813 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,706 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 25 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,359 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,359 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 12,044 MI
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SW52BBE was registered on 2002-11-27
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