2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AY52 GZC
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 149,349 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY52 GZC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 149,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY52 GZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (AY52 GZC) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AY52 GZC Mileage History
- 16/01/200760,085 mi
- 03/12/200764,337 mi+4,252 mi
- 03/12/200764,337 mi
- 13/12/200870,889 mi+6,552 mi
- 14/12/200973,962 mi+3,073 mi
- 14/12/200973,962 mi
- 13/12/201076,970 mi+3,008 mi
- 06/12/201180,035 mi+3,065 mi
- 06/12/201180,035 mi
- 06/12/201283,400 mi+3,365 mi
- 27/11/201388,908 mi+5,508 mi
- 29/11/201388,909 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2014103,380 mi+14,471 mi
- 09/12/2015114,525 mi+11,145 mi
- 13/02/2017118,053 mi+3,528 mi
- 17/02/2017118,063 mi+10 mi
- 12/02/2018123,179 mi+5,116 mi
- 13/02/2018123,186 mi+7 mi
- 21/03/2019127,750 mi+4,564 mi
- 26/03/2019127,811 mi+61 mi
- 10/03/2020133,127 mi+5,316 mi
- 29/03/2021136,482 mi+3,355 mi
- 06/05/2022138,537 mi+2,055 mi
- 09/05/2022138,538 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/2023140,112 mi+1,574 mi
- 04/06/2024143,929 mi+3,817 mi
- 11/07/2025145,146 mi+1,217 mi
- 12/07/2025145,163 mi+17 mi
- 09/07/2026149,349 mi+4,186 mi
Average of roughly 4,583 miles per year across 29 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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