2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DX52 KOW
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 98,315 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
DX52 KOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 98,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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DX52 KOW Mileage History
- 29/08/202390,980 mi
- 29/08/202390,981 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/202591,008 mi+27 mi
- 12/03/202591,021 mi+13 mi
- 07/03/202698,315 mi+7,294 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX52 KOW 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 (DX52 KOW) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 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 (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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