2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KD52 LWK
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 156,505 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD52 LWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 156,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD52 LWK 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 (KD52 LWK) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KD52 LWK Mileage History
- 12/02/2024150,895 mi
- 12/02/2024150,895 mi
- 13/02/2025153,284 mi+2,389 mi
- 16/05/2026156,487 mi+3,203 mi
- 29/05/2026156,505 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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