2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · HF52 UCL
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 71,060 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2019.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF52 UCL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2018
- 71,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF52 UCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (HF52 UCL) between September 2006 and October 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
HF52 UCL Mileage History
- 14/09/200622,327 mi
- 14/09/200622,327 mi
- 13/09/200726,637 mi+4,310 mi
- 26/09/200829,870 mi+3,233 mi
- 22/09/200931,345 mi+1,475 mi
- 10/09/201032,228 mi+883 mi
- 13/09/201032,288 mi+60 mi
- 12/09/201133,304 mi+1,016 mi
- 09/10/201238,199 mi+4,895 mi
- 15/10/201346,677 mi+8,478 mi
- 30/09/201452,615 mi+5,938 mi
- 30/09/201452,615 mi
- 05/10/201556,819 mi+4,204 mi
- 16/09/201661,278 mi+4,459 mi
- 16/09/201661,278 mi
- 18/09/201764,841 mi+3,563 mi
- 18/09/201764,841 mi
- 06/10/201871,060 mi+6,219 mi
- 06/10/201871,060 mi
Average of roughly 4,041 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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