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ND52 PKC

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,474 mi
Last recorded129,474 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 PKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 129,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 124,493 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,786 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,161 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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,871 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattling

Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak and no oil in engine ()

petrol cap seal splitting

Fail 5 Oct 2017 101,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak and no oil in engine ()

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,250 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 83,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,332 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,613 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,933 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 51,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,910 miles

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

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

Rear washer in-operative.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,881 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear washer in-operative.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,421 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,760 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,760 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

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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ND52 PKC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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ND52 PKC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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