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BK52 FSO

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,073 mi
Last recorded136,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FSO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,050 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 133,065 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,374 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber part is perished and starting to split away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR&OSR ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts damaged only supported by outer section of mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 120,019 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber part is perished and starting to split away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts damaged only supported by the outer section of the mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,028 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 112,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,564 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,771 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,512 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,209 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,867 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,867 miles

airbag light staying on

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BK52 FSO is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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BK52 FSO is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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