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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 AKOMOT history

LF52 AKO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

LF52 AKO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
101,816 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 AKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 AKO was last recorded at 101,816 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2008: 12,125 miles, lower than 28,242 miles on 24 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,567 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
5,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,816 miles
  • 2021 – 101,567 miles
  • 2020 – 100,531 miles
  • 2018 – 96,864 miles
  • 2017 – 94,803 miles
  • 2016 – 92,209 miles
  • 2015 – 87,681 miles
  • 2014 – 83,615 miles
  • 2013 – 78,768 miles
  • 2012 – 74,191 miles
  • 2010 – 59,438 miles
  • 2009 – 51,075 miles
  • 2008 – 12,125 miles
  • 2007 – 28,242 miles
  • 2006 – 21,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,816 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,816 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    694759851646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,567 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    614294450292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,531 miles (+3,667)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,531 miles
    Test number
    116175886287
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    175609423568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,864 miles (+2,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    644577990694
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass94,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    167875311854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,803 miles (+2,594)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    804422910365
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass92,209 miles (+4,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,209 miles
    Test number
    619877653769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ADVICE REPLACING (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass87,681 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    539431604836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked

  10. Pass83,615 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    735591934345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked.

  11. Fail83,615 miles (+4,847)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    759781134324
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked.

  12. Pass78,768 miles (+4,577)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    317509423390
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil level on minimum

  13. Pass74,191 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    168298342379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,665 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    155256812498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteW/screen has a chip

  15. Fail69,665 miles (+10,227)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    999466212068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteW/screen has a chip

  16. Pass59,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    341659770291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail59,438 miles (+8,363)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    861867470212
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,075 miles (+38,950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    470351609353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,125 miles (-16,117)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,125 miles
    Test number
    191059388206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate slight water mark through it

  20. Pass28,242 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,242 miles
    Test number
    833127097222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,009 miles
    Test number
    224108666267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LF52 AKO

Does LF52 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 AKO expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 AKO?
The MOT on LF52 AKO expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 AKO done?
LF52 AKO was recorded at 101,816 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
Has LF52 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 AKO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 AKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 AKO find?
LF52 AKO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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