MINI
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
K52 BUDMOT history
K52 BUD is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 196,422 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,616 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K52 BUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K52 BUD was last recorded at 196,422 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Oct 2020: 119,538 miles, lower than 160,817 miles on 23 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 196,422 miles · 21 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,616 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,422 miles
- 2025 – 194,013 miles
- 2024 – 188,613 miles
- 2023 – 181,264 miles
- 2022 – 170,451 miles
- 2021 – 163,084 miles
- 2020 – 119,538 miles
- 2019 – 150,689 miles
- 2018 – 142,149 miles
- 2017 – 138,038 miles
- 2016 – 137,134 miles
- 2015 – 129,921 miles
- 2014 – 122,439 miles
- 2013 – 106,539 miles
- 2012 – 94,108 miles
- 2011 – 84,553 miles
- 2010 – 78,633 miles
- 2009 – 74,046 miles
- 2008 – 69,498 miles
- 2007 – 54,403 miles
- 2006 – 39,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,422 miles
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear tyre flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
32 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,422 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 196,422 miles
- Test number
- 818647034283
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail196,422 miles (+2,409)1 dangerous7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,422 miles
- Test number
- 233854358009
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass194,013 miles (+5,400)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 194,013 miles
- Test number
- 505691501437
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,613 miles (+7,349)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 188,613 miles
- Test number
- 588630049757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,264 miles (+10,813)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 181,264 miles
- Test number
- 432251818932
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass170,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 170,451 miles
- Test number
- 700645715193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,451 miles (+7,367)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,451 miles
- Test number
- 512276040052
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass163,084 miles (+43,546)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 163,084 miles
- Test number
- 274324559676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,538 miles (-41,279)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,538 miles
- Test number
- 219372302748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,817 miles (+10,128)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,817 miles
- Test number
- 607738110397
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,689 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,689 miles
- Test number
- 706482752588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,688 miles (+8,539)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,688 miles
- Test number
- 308777737102
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass142,149 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,149 miles
- Test number
- 854770445444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,141 miles (+4,103)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,141 miles
- Test number
- 843419892288
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,038 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,038 miles
- Test number
- 706652501172
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre flat
Fail138,022 miles (+888)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,022 miles
- Test number
- 107295638427
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre flat
Pass137,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 137,134 miles
- Test number
- 444137342336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,134 miles (+7,213)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,134 miles
- Test number
- 866725036494
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass129,921 miles (+7,482)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 129,921 miles
- Test number
- 326865894676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,439 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 122,439 miles
- Test number
- 207063684235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,947 miles (+13,408)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 119,947 miles
- Test number
- 186067584050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 106,539 miles
- Test number
- 128302773036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,539 miles (+12,431)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,539 miles
- Test number
- 436462173057
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass94,108 miles (+9,555)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 94,108 miles
- Test number
- 635316472036
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail84,553 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,553 miles
- Test number
- 165426871464
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass84,553 miles (+5,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 84,553 miles
- Test number
- 657286871022
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass78,633 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 78,633 miles
- Test number
- 870903180004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail78,633 miles (+4,587)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,633 miles
- Test number
- 481753980036
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,046 miles (+4,548)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,046 miles
- Test number
- 613991679014
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inside tread
Pass69,498 miles (+15,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,498 miles
- Test number
- 311083778097
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass54,403 miles (+14,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,403 miles
- Test number
- 412812877082
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass39,483 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,483 miles
- Test number
- 652873876073
- NoteNearside rear tyre BALD inside edge
Questions about K52 BUD
- Does K52 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K52 BUD is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K52 BUD?
- The MOT on K52 BUD is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K52 BUD done?
- K52 BUD was recorded at 196,422 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
- Has K52 BUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K52 BUD has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K52 BUD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K52 BUD find?
- K52 BUD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded, and 5 more.
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