2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL02 YDM
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 110,011 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 YDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 110,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 YDM 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 (SL02 YDM) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 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 (28 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive slack in handbrake cable (1.1.6 (c)”; “Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))”; “Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
SL02 YDM Mileage History
- 15/09/2021101,568 mi
- 09/09/2022105,532 mi+3,964 mi
- 09/09/2022105,532 mi
- 06/09/2023109,998 mi+4,466 mi
- 19/09/2023110,011 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,203 miles per year across 5 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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