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FA52 WLL

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WLL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,000 miles

Nearside 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 1 Oct 2024 141,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 135,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,085 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 130,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,785 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))

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

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

Tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 126,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

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

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

Tank strap corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,239 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,239 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 119,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 119,046 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 116,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' three small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 116,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' three small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 109,592 miles

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 May 2014 104,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 104,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 102,126 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 102,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 98,872 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 98,868 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear wheel bearings slightley noisy

Pass 9 May 2011 93,925 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2011 93,925 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 92,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,633 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 79,635 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 79,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,437 miles

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

tyres of different tread pattern on rear axle.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FA52 WLL is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA52 WLL is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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