2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YJ52 AVB
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 150,384 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ52 AVB Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 150,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YJ52 AVB Mileage History
- 05/10/200519,733 mi
- 01/03/200733,010 mi+13,277 mi
- 28/02/200841,002 mi+7,992 mi
- 24/02/200955,599 mi+14,597 mi
- 22/02/201069,484 mi+13,885 mi
- 17/02/201181,201 mi+11,717 mi
- 25/02/201287,639 mi+6,438 mi
- 29/02/201287,669 mi+30 mi
- 25/02/201388,776 mi+1,107 mi
- 27/02/201490,174 mi+1,398 mi
- 27/02/201490,174 mi
- 17/02/201592,281 mi+2,107 mi
- 18/02/201592,290 mi+9 mi
- 29/02/201695,164 mi+2,874 mi
- 24/06/201696,085 mi+921 mi
- 24/06/201696,085 mi
- 31/05/201797,717 mi+1,632 mi
- 14/06/201797,778 mi+61 mi
- 15/06/2018102,092 mi+4,314 mi
- 15/06/2018102,092 mi
- 19/06/2019113,563 mi+11,471 mi
- 19/06/2019113,563 mi
- 01/06/2020123,335 mi+9,772 mi
- 01/06/2020123,335 mi
- 21/06/2021132,882 mi+9,547 mi
- 21/06/2021132,882 mi
- 16/07/2022140,379 mi+7,497 mi
- 22/07/2023140,417 mi+38 mi
- 05/07/2024140,921 mi+504 mi
- 16/07/2025145,242 mi+4,321 mi
- 18/07/2026150,384 mi+5,142 mi
- 18/07/2026150,384 mi
Average of roughly 6,286 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
YJ52 AVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (YJ52 AVB) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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