2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · KJ02 YLU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 157,352 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ02 YLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 157,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ02 YLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (KJ02 YLU) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
KJ02 YLU Mileage History
- 04/04/2022155,735 mi
- 08/04/2022155,738 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/2023157,352 mi+1,614 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 3 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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