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AE52 HBY

2002 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,174 mi
Last recorded152,174 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 152,174 miles

both rear tyres low tyre tread

Fail 31 Aug 2021 152,169 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front c v boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has got a cut in the wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low tyre tread

Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 134,342 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,511 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front wishbone,rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front wishbone,rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre splitting and has a cut in the tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 108,359 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 108,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,975 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 88,153 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 29 May 2014 88,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2013 72,795 miles

NSF tyre tread low

NSR tyre tread low on inner edge (uneven wear)

rear exhaust mounts worn (still has full support)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,903 miles

engine noisy

Pass 27 May 2010 53,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 53,616 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and deflated

Pass 27 May 2008 48,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 39,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 32,988 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AE52 HBY is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 HBY is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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