2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FE52 VAU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 71,504 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE52 VAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 71,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE52 VAU 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 (FE52 VAU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
FE52 VAU Mileage History
- 26/10/202368,752 mi
- 23/10/202470,055 mi+1,303 mi
- 24/10/202470,055 mi
- 23/10/202571,503 mi+1,448 mi
- 25/10/202571,504 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 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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