2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YK52 OCU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 104,977 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK52 OCU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 104,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (56 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK52 OCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (YK52 OCU) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (56 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YK52 OCU Mileage History
- 13/07/200643,941 mi
- 05/07/200746,585 mi+2,644 mi
- 14/07/200849,896 mi+3,311 mi
- 30/06/200952,703 mi+2,807 mi
- 30/06/200952,703 mi
- 02/07/201055,035 mi+2,332 mi
- 02/07/201055,035 mi
- 04/07/201167,259 mi+12,224 mi
- 01/05/201278,178 mi+10,919 mi
- 04/05/201278,195 mi+17 mi
- 13/04/201379,648 mi+1,453 mi
- 12/04/201481,330 mi+1,682 mi
- 04/04/201581,949 mi+619 mi
- 07/04/201686,340 mi+4,391 mi
- 14/04/201793,092 mi+6,752 mi
- 30/04/201894,503 mi+1,411 mi
- 04/05/201894,504 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/201998,622 mi+4,118 mi
- 06/06/2022103,828 mi+5,206 mi
- 07/06/2022103,829 mi+1 mi
- 02/06/2023104,351 mi+522 mi
- 04/06/2024104,660 mi+309 mi
- 06/06/2024104,660 mi
- 05/06/2025104,774 mi+114 mi
- 26/05/2026104,977 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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