2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WA52 YDL
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 126,942 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA52 YDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 126,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA52 YDL 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 (WA52 YDL) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WA52 YDL Mileage History
- 28/11/2023117,554 mi
- 10/10/2024122,139 mi+4,585 mi
- 10/10/2024122,139 mi
- 30/09/2025126,947 mi+4,808 mi
- 03/10/2025126,942 mi-5 mi
Average of roughly 5,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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