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SG52 EKY

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 EKY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 131,557 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))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 129,060 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 129,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 125,575 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside beamset pattern becoming poor

Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside beamset pattern becoming poor

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,406 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat / centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre almost cracked / perished not to chords yet.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 111,024 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat / centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre almost cracked / perished not to chords yet.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,770 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front / cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,770 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour + offside (1.5.1d)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front / cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,473 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight damage to n/s/r inner road wheel.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,470 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour +offside rear (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight damage to n/s/r inner road wheel.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both inner driveshaft seals leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both inner driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,752 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,752 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,715 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,960 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 74,960 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,720 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 22,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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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SG52 EKY is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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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SG52 EKY is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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