2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AP02 YDO
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 122,072 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP02 YDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 122,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP02 YDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (AP02 YDO) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured Suspension top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
AP02 YDO Mileage History
- 11/10/2021111,916 mi
- 06/10/2022119,350 mi+7,434 mi
- 07/10/2022119,350 mi
- 11/10/2023122,071 mi+2,721 mi
- 12/10/2023122,072 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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