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WA02 UBU

2002 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 UBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 144,001 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 137,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,615 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,180 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,180 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,473 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,667 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,511 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,751 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 27 Jul 2009 72,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,117 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2007 52,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,686 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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WA02 UBU is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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WA02 UBU is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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