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HS52 AVW

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 AVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,536 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 71,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 70,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,594 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 56,683 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,796 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,796 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,515 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,446 miles

air bag light is on

front brake pads are worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,210 miles

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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HS52 AVW is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HS52 AVW registered?

HS52 AVW is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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