2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS02 FDD
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 104,378 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS02 FDD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 104,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 FDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (LS02 FDD) between May 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 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: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LS02 FDD Mileage History
- 02/05/200618,021 mi
- 02/05/200720,697 mi+2,676 mi
- 30/04/200823,335 mi+2,638 mi
- 28/04/200925,276 mi+1,941 mi
- 28/04/200925,276 mi
- 28/04/201031,835 mi+6,559 mi
- 12/04/201138,257 mi+6,422 mi
- 12/04/201138,257 mi
- 26/04/201243,352 mi+5,095 mi
- 01/05/201350,730 mi+7,378 mi
- 02/05/201350,730 mi
- 24/04/201452,898 mi+2,168 mi
- 24/04/201452,898 mi
- 22/04/201558,060 mi+5,162 mi
- 20/04/201661,640 mi+3,580 mi
- 12/04/201766,509 mi+4,869 mi
- 30/04/201871,507 mi+4,998 mi
- 01/05/201871,509 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/201974,912 mi+3,403 mi
- 03/05/201974,912 mi
- 30/09/202178,879 mi+3,967 mi
- 28/09/202279,840 mi+961 mi
- 28/09/202279,840 mi
- 28/03/202496,544 mi+16,704 mi
- 27/03/2025104,377 mi+7,833 mi
- 28/03/2025104,378 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,568 miles per year across 26 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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