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AK52 VAO

2002 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,886 mi
Last recorded61,886 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 61,878 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits silencer holed (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer holed (8.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 59,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 58,701 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 57,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 57,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,364 miles

Clutch pedal rubber

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 54,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,597 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 50,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,177 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 45,266 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,796 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,494 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,278 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,278 miles

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

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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AK52 VAO is a 2002 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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AK52 VAO is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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