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KR52 WEV

2002 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,922 mi
Last recorded119,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,922 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 119,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 114,170 miles

engine oil leek

Fail 27 Apr 2022 114,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet not locking warning lamp on dash (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leek

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,482 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 100,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,736 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,291 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust

light corrosion on front brake pipe's

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,065 miles

deterioration to off side rear exhaust box

Fail 25 Jan 2014 53,897 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

deterioration to off side rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

deterioration rear exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

deterioration rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,913 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

deterioration rear exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,967 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket fractured - STRONG ADVICE

offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,511 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 31,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

tracking wear inside front, possible rad leak, dripping a/f.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 14,412 miles

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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KR52 WEV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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KR52 WEV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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