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SW52DAO
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52DAO
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
23 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,087 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Under body has general surface corrosion
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,012 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,882 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil level low
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- General under body corrosion
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,779 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,413 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,465 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 86,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,581 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,891 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front top suspension rubber mountings split
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel filler cap stating to split/tear
- front suspension height sensor not connected
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded some also covered in oil (2.3.2)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front top suspension rubber mountings split
- Fuel filler cap stating to split/tear
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has a degree of tears/splits to its casing ()
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded some also covered in oil (2.3.2)
- front suspension height sensor not connected
14 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,866 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Note: offside rear silencer bracket rotten but system is still adequately supported.
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,358 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,082 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,627 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,130 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,266 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
30 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,430 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,382 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,973 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 9,331 MI
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SW52DAO was registered on 2002-12-14
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