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VA02 UCB

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,231 mi
Last recorded127,231 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UCB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,449 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,384 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,643 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,789 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,789 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,784 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,612 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,592 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,806 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,117 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2012 88,117 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 64,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,979 miles

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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VA02 UCB is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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VA02 UCB is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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