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VA52 ULV

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,845 mi
Last recorded57,845 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ULV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,845 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,314 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,868 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE DISCS †N/S/R TYRE 3MM ON INNER EDGE †SMALL STONE CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,688 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s/r cluster lamp

n/s/r tyre worn un/even

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,661 miles

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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VA52 ULV is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA52 ULV, 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 VA52 ULV registered?

VA52 ULV is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 ULV safe to buy?

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