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LS02 DKE

2002 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,382 mi
Last recorded51,382 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 DKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 51,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 49,261 miles

Windscreen wiper not working switch faulty (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,574 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 47,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system around ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brakes noisy in rollers

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 46,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,820 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracked wall

Fail 25 Sep 2017 44,634 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cracked wall

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in edge ()

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,109 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in edge ()

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,056 miles

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

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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LS02 DKE is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LS02 DKE is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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