2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CA51 BZC
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2002. MOT expired on 20 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA51 BZC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA51 BZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (CA51 BZC) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Brake performance not tested vehicle overheated (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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