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MC52 UKH

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,531 mi
Last recorded66,531 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UKH
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,163 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp has a kick up converter on it. aim is ok at time of test

rear silencer starting to corrode, however not blowing at time of test.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer starting to corrode, however not blowing at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise minor oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise minor oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,523 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 19,189 miles

chips in windscreen

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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MC52 UKH is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 51,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC52 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC52 UKH registered?

MC52 UKH is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MC52 UKH safe to buy?

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