2002 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · SL52 DDY
2002 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2002. Recorded mileage 95,418 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
SL52 DDY Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 95,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL52 DDY Mileage History
- 09/09/200520,993 mi
- 22/08/200623,583 mi+2,590 mi
- 23/08/200623,583 mi
- 29/08/200725,953 mi+2,370 mi
- 29/08/200725,954 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/200827,089 mi+1,135 mi
- 24/03/200927,697 mi+608 mi
- 09/06/201043,535 mi+15,838 mi
- 05/04/201155,436 mi+11,901 mi
- 05/04/201155,469 mi+33 mi
- 28/03/201257,091 mi+1,622 mi
- 28/03/201257,091 mi
- 04/04/201364,728 mi+7,637 mi
- 18/04/201364,777 mi+49 mi
- 10/04/201472,296 mi+7,519 mi
- 10/04/201472,301 mi+5 mi
- 19/11/201475,332 mi+3,031 mi
- 20/11/201475,332 mi
- 11/11/201579,809 mi+4,477 mi
- 19/11/201579,815 mi+6 mi
- 09/11/201682,894 mi+3,079 mi
- 24/11/201682,968 mi+74 mi
- 20/01/201886,520 mi+3,552 mi
- 19/01/201987,508 mi+988 mi
- 21/01/201987,508 mi
- 23/01/202088,822 mi+1,314 mi
- 31/01/202088,822 mi
- 02/02/202189,955 mi+1,133 mi
- 27/05/202291,276 mi+1,321 mi
- 31/05/202291,276 mi
- 13/12/202392,842 mi+1,566 mi
- 04/03/202594,123 mi+1,281 mi
- 27/02/202695,418 mi+1,295 mi
Average of roughly 3,636 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
SL52 DDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Cooper S (SL52 DDY) between September 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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