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HS02 SUF

2002 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,838 mi
Last recorded97,838 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SUF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RUSTY IN SECTIONS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,550 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,488 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 93,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil level at minimum

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,191 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside window tinted but tint material in poor condition slightly affecting view

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside window tinted but tint material in poor condition slightly affecting view

Fail 31 Aug 2021 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken resting on brake hose (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside window tinted but tint material in poor condition slightly affecting view

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside window tinted but tint material in poor condition slightly affecting view

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,255 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,012 miles

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

Rear brake discs - ridged

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,012 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear side & stop lights - dimmer than n.s.

Rear brake discs - ridged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,673 miles

rear fog light bulbs faded.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 71,673 miles

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

rear fog light bulbs faded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 68,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,386 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,150 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,895 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,312 miles

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

airbag light on

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,884 miles

both rear tyres below 3mm and nearside badly cracked on outer edge of tread

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres below 3mm and nearside badly cracked on outer edge of tread

rear discs very rusted on faces

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,491 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,814 miles

advise chip in passenger side of vehicle windscreen

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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HS02 SUF is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was HS02 SUF registered?

HS02 SUF is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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