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OV02 DSZ

2002 Mini Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini One53,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 DSZ
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,646 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,928 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,740 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 63,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2014 62,170 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 62,170 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 59,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2013 59,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,111 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,386 miles

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

rear brake disc;s corroded on inner surface

Pass 19 May 2010 49,780 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 466,441 miles

Air bag light stays on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 466,441 miles

Air bag light stays on

Pass 9 May 2008 42,854 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,990 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 26,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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OV02 DSZ is a 2002 Mini Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 53,896 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV02 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV02 DSZ registered?

OV02 DSZ is a 2002 Mini Mini One, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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