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Red and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC52 CSOMOT history

LC52 CSO is a red and black petrol MINI first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LC52 CSO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
60,301 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 CSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 CSO was last recorded at 60,301 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,216 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,301 miles
  • 2025 – 59,216 miles
  • 2024 – 57,644 miles
  • 2023 – 57,173 miles
  • 2022 – 55,622 miles
  • 2021 – 52,212 miles
  • 2019 – 45,519 miles
  • 2018 – 38,254 miles
  • 2017 – 35,412 miles
  • 2016 – 35,110 miles
  • 2015 – 32,972 miles
  • 2014 – 26,984 miles
  • 2013 – 24,584 miles
  • 2012 – 20,980 miles
  • 2011 – 16,884 miles
  • 2009 – 13,897 miles
  • 2008 – 12,432 miles
  • 2007 – 11,383 miles
  • 2006 – 9,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,301 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • F/n/s brake is giving a lower reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • F/o/s tyre is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap is of a tempairy type

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,301 miles (+1,085)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    786761281699
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

  2. Pass59,216 miles (+1,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    700554368415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,644 miles (+471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    549252369096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass57,173 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    892445676605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,622 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    406265773286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,212 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    979931634380
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes are soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and rear box baffles appear noisy
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is worn on edge
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront discs are very rusty (area reduced) possible noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from power steering
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPossible noise noted on transition
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryTempairy fuel cap fitted

  7. Fail52,212 miles (+6,693)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    714557995057
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0130 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes are soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn at inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and rear box baffles appear noisy
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is worn on edge
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront discs are very rusty (area reduced) possible noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from power steering
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPossible noise noted on transition
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryTempairy fuel cap fitted

  8. Pass45,519 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    128777665528
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s wheel bearing is worn possible noisy
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm bush is worn rear
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and very rusty esp inner edge (area reduced)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge and perished

  9. Fail45,519 miles (+7,265)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    967573744705
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s wheel bearing is worn possible noisy
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm bush is worn rear
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and very rusty esp inner edge (area reduced)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge and perished

  10. Pass38,254 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    262074569869
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s brake is giving a lower reading
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and very rusty (are reduced) possible noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryFuel cap is of a tempairy type

  11. Fail38,252 miles (+2,840)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,252 miles
    Test number
    838508328733
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs are very rusty esp rear (area badly reduced)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s brake is giving a lower reading
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap is of a tempairy type

  12. Pass35,412 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    194447502763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,110 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    946035102244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail35,103 miles (+2,131)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    181471107657
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass32,972 miles (+5,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    560127854950
    • AdvisoryFront screen cracked
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front lower suspension arm inner bushes

  16. Pass26,984 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    858371194097
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Fail26,979 miles (+2,395)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,979 miles
    Test number
    538280494009
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. Pass24,584 miles (+3,604)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,584 miles
    Test number
    288274683208
    • NoteHand brake will need attention
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn inner side
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn inner side
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn inner side
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  19. Pass20,980 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    456686892213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,331 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,331 miles
    Test number
    518166202032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,884 miles
    Test number
    345345121039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,884 miles (+2,987)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,884 miles
    Test number
    157894321444
    • DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  23. Pass13,897 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,897 miles
    Test number
    542543169320
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass12,696 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,696 miles
    Test number
    104763329094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass12,432 miles (+1,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    360504078243
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass11,383 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,383 miles
    Test number
    860352387211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,681 miles
    Test number
    283980506368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 CSO

Does LC52 CSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 CSO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 CSO?
The MOT on LC52 CSO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 CSO done?
LC52 CSO was recorded at 60,301 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has LC52 CSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 CSO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LC52 CSO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC52 CSO find?
LC52 CSO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both.; slight engine oil leak..

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