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HN52 UBT

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 UBT
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 121,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,586 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 111,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 111,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,724 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,276 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,451 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,451 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,403 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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HN52 UBT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN52 UBT, 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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HN52 UBT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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