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VK02 GYT

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 GYT
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides top & bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 122,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left & right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left & right (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left & right (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 109,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,602 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,602 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,398 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,880 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,014 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 78,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,050 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 75,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,659 miles

corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

nearside front lower ball joint worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,180 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

airbag light on

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

airbag light on

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,349 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light on

gearbox oil leak

n/s wiper blade rubber split

no bolt fitted to o/s door check strap at A post

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light on

gearbox oil leak

no bolt fitted to o/s door check strap at A post

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,383 miles

srs light on

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

srs light on

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,732 miles

both rear tyres on legal tread depth limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit

srs light on

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,788 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on legal tread depth limit on outer edge

srs light on

Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,569 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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VK02 GYT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 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 Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK02 GYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VK02 GYT is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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