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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LE02 AVBMOT history

LE02 AVB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

LE02 AVB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
73,008 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 AVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 AVB was last recorded at 73,008 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,006 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,008 miles
  • 2023 – 64,405 miles
  • 2022 – 62,439 miles
  • 2021 – 60,071 miles
  • 2020 – 59,465 miles
  • 2018 – 54,422 miles
  • 2017 – 48,587 miles
  • 2016 – 39,659 miles
  • 2015 – 35,592 miles
  • 2014 – 31,536 miles
  • 2013 – 28,928 miles
  • 2011 – 27,917 miles
  • 2010 – 27,268 miles
  • 2009 – 23,137 miles
  • 2008 – 19,664 miles
  • 2006 – 14,985 miles
  • 2005 – 10,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,008 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,008 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    673682136107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail73,006 miles (+8,601)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    596257518169
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre light flashing
  3. Pass64,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    839994528056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,405 miles (+9)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    469742891679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail64,396 miles (+5)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    610680707276
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail64,391 miles (+1,952)1 dangerous3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    109684127220
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront A small chip on the nearside of the windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    155439833487
    • AdvisoryFront A small chip on the nearside swept area of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail62,439 miles (+2,368)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    165272719798
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A chip on the nearside swept area of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass60,071 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    756466612757
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail60,071 miles (+4)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    400538855518
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
  11. Fail60,067 miles (+602)10 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    312199447673
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe fowling antiroll bar
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,465 miles (+5,043)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    778964914777
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak coming from gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlate oil leak coming from engine
  13. Pass54,422 miles (+341)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    305844698656
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail54,081 miles (+5,494)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    654582401364
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  15. Pass48,587 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    798945000532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,540 miles (+8,881)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    199722010366
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass39,659 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    966928367648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,657 miles (+4,065)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    865995768252
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass35,592 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    526021250557
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  20. Pass31,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    885775234337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,536 miles (+2,608)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    378635434311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass28,928 miles (+1,011)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    168061243182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass27,917 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,917 miles
    Test number
    476813541416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,268 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,268 miles
    Test number
    761923030151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass23,137 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,137 miles
    Test number
    172067629167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,664 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,664 miles
    Test number
    403171358169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,985 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,985 miles
    Test number
    873547906333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,857 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    10,857 miles
    Test number
    500425745246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail10,856 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,856 miles
    Test number
    384974745414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE02 AVB

Does LE02 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 AVB expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 AVB?
The MOT on LE02 AVB expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 AVB done?
LE02 AVB was recorded at 73,008 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has LE02 AVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 AVB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LE02 AVB 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 LE02 AVB find?
LE02 AVB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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