2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CS52 MCS
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 73,000 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CS52 MCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 73,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CS52 MCS Mileage History
- 27/10/202370,576 mi
- 28/10/202471,871 mi+1,295 mi
- 20/10/202572,911 mi+1,040 mi
- 27/10/202573,000 mi+89 mi
- 27/10/202573,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS52 MCS 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 (CS52 MCS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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