2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WN52 VVT
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 57,127 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN52 VVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 57,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN52 VVT 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 (WN52 VVT) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
WN52 VVT Mileage History
- 15/12/202247,678 mi
- 21/12/202247,678 mi
- 25/01/202451,699 mi+4,021 mi
- 23/01/202557,048 mi+5,349 mi
- 24/01/202557,127 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 4,476 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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