2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LC02 UCU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 118,748 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC02 UCU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 118,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC02 UCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (LC02 UCU) between July 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
LC02 UCU Mileage History
- 10/07/200619,294 mi
- 27/10/200620,263 mi+969 mi
- 24/10/200726,390 mi+6,127 mi
- 29/08/200831,563 mi+5,173 mi
- 17/08/200944,757 mi+13,194 mi
- 16/08/201054,575 mi+9,818 mi
- 22/08/201166,487 mi+11,912 mi
- 25/08/201276,541 mi+10,054 mi
- 05/09/201385,801 mi+9,260 mi
- 05/09/201385,801 mi
- 11/10/201487,579 mi+1,778 mi
- 11/10/201487,579 mi
- 19/03/201689,185 mi+1,606 mi
- 25/04/201791,629 mi+2,444 mi
- 27/04/201895,512 mi+3,883 mi
- 28/04/201895,513 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2019101,588 mi+6,075 mi
- 03/11/2020106,312 mi+4,724 mi
- 03/11/2020106,312 mi
- 11/10/2021107,714 mi+1,402 mi
- 08/04/2023109,121 mi+1,407 mi
- 24/05/2024118,748 mi+9,627 mi
Average of roughly 5,565 miles per year across 22 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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