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CV52 WVN

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WVN
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,224 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged

oil leak from engine

oil leak from oil pressure switch on oil filter housing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged

oil leak from engine

oil leak from oil pressure switch on oil filter housing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,199 miles

Nearside Front wishbone ,rear bush slight play

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2016 109,235 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 109,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear outer on legal limit (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,558 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside rear jack point rubber missing

suspension offside front spring top slight corrosion

tyres 175/65/15 slight cut on outer wall

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,556 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear jack point rubber missing

suspension offside front spring top slight corrosion

tyres 175/65/15 slight cut on outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,121 miles

plastic covers on outer sills & offside front & nearside rear jack point rubbers missing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,117 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

plastic covers on outer sills & offside front & nearside rear jack point rubbers missing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,171 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,510 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,738 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 40,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,753 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,270 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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CV52 WVN is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV52 WVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV52 WVN registered?

CV52 WVN is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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