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KE52 CYC

2002 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,913 mi
Last recorded72,913 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed. ()

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body various components corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,560 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet release handle disconnected from cable

Fail 14 Nov 2020 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet release handle disconnected from cable

Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,463 miles

oil leaks

oily underside

Fail 9 Nov 2019 67,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks

oily underside

Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front macpherson strut top mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

emissions passed however unable to print results due to printer issue

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,725 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,231 miles

oil getting low

washer fluid stagnant

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil getting low

washer fluid stagnant

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,231 miles

front brake pads low movement in both front lower wish bone rear bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2010 47,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low movement in both front lower wish bone rear bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,583 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,581 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,465 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,465 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,367 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 18,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KE52 CYC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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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KE52 CYC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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