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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC52 UFSMOT history

LC52 UFS is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LC52 UFS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,473 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 UFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 UFS was last recorded at 66,473 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,843 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,630 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,473 miles
  • 2024 – 64,843 miles
  • 2023 – 63,429 miles
  • 2022 – 62,019 miles
  • 2021 – 60,152 miles
  • 2020 – 58,673 miles
  • 2019 – 56,217 miles
  • 2018 – 54,704 miles
  • 2017 – 52,439 miles
  • 2016 – 50,498 miles
  • 2015 – 48,357 miles
  • 2014 – 46,121 miles
  • 2013 – 43,244 miles
  • 2012 – 40,775 miles
  • 2011 – 37,479 miles
  • 2010 – 34,045 miles
  • 2009 – 31,095 miles
  • 2008 – 26,329 miles
  • 2007 – 20,182 miles
  • 2006 – 9,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,473 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,473 miles (+1,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,473 miles
    Test number
    164509857296
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass64,843 miles (+1,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    423176197637
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass63,429 miles (+1,410)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,429 miles
    Test number
    105854497896
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass62,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    188839134175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail62,019 miles (+1,867)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    536008602556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,152 miles (+1,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    504969667440
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box rusty
  7. Pass58,673 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    409000856943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,217 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    260105954929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass54,704 miles (+2,265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    903783869546
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass52,439 miles (+1,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,439 miles
    Test number
    301371727438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass50,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    132118491608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,498 miles (+2,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    862470417337
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Fail48,357 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    906571075183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass48,357 miles (+2,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    987851575120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail46,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    305342074145
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass46,121 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    599212974147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,244 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    586933473183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
  18. Pass43,244 miles (+2,469)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    868763073161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
  19. Pass40,775 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    419795132119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,479 miles (+3,434)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    287134831111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front side light and indactor lamp damaged
  21. Pass34,045 miles (+2,950)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    450431230127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside side repeater len cover missing
  22. Pass31,095 miles (+4,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    313859729166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass26,329 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    700520638180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,182 miles (+10,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,182 miles
    Test number
    884310337186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    263320036447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 UFS

Does LC52 UFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 UFS is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC52 UFS?
The MOT on LC52 UFS is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 UFS done?
LC52 UFS was recorded at 66,473 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has LC52 UFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 UFS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC52 UFS 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 UFS find?
LC52 UFS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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