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AY02 AUA

2002 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 95,490 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,457 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,582 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,012 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very heavly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre stop light not fitted

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,505 miles

Exhaust offside rear most rubber mount, deteriorated but still adequatly supporting.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

registration plate lights, lens not present.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,505 miles

Exhaust offside rear most rubber mount, deteriorated but still adequatly supporting.

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

registration plate lights, lens not present.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,205 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door stiff to close from fully open

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear silencer corroded

slight tread seperation noted on offside rear tyre

uneven wear noted on nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

rear silencer corroded

slight tread seperation noted on offside rear tyre

uneven wear noted on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,160 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,373 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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AY02 AUA is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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AY02 AUA is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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