2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YP52 SBY
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 132,764 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP52 SBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2025
- 132,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP52 SBY 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 (YP52 SBY) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YP52 SBY Mileage History
- 10/06/2023123,670 mi
- 14/06/2024128,498 mi+4,828 mi
- 19/06/2024128,521 mi+23 mi
- 19/06/2024128,521 mi
- 14/10/2025132,764 mi+4,243 mi
Average of roughly 3,876 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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