2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LA02 KAX
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 84,119 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LA02 KAX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 84,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA02 KAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (LA02 KAX) between March 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
LA02 KAX Mileage History
- 01/03/200625,745 mi
- 14/02/200730,483 mi+4,738 mi
- 13/02/200834,834 mi+4,351 mi
- 12/02/200939,127 mi+4,293 mi
- 15/04/201046,964 mi+7,837 mi
- 15/04/201046,964 mi
- 04/05/201150,307 mi+3,343 mi
- 04/04/201252,874 mi+2,567 mi
- 05/04/201354,507 mi+1,633 mi
- 22/04/201455,657 mi+1,150 mi
- 07/02/201557,211 mi+1,554 mi
- 08/02/201658,804 mi+1,593 mi
- 08/02/201658,804 mi
- 07/02/201759,979 mi+1,175 mi
- 13/02/201860,680 mi+701 mi
- 15/02/201860,680 mi
- 05/02/201962,513 mi+1,833 mi
- 12/02/202066,967 mi+4,454 mi
- 13/02/202066,967 mi
- 11/02/202173,583 mi+6,616 mi
- 11/02/202173,583 mi
- 07/02/202275,273 mi+1,690 mi
- 07/02/202275,273 mi
- 06/02/202378,570 mi+3,297 mi
- 14/02/202481,675 mi+3,105 mi
- 14/02/202481,675 mi
- 17/02/202584,104 mi+2,429 mi
- 18/02/202584,119 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,077 miles per year across 28 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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