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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 CEVMOT history

LF52 CEV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

LF52 CEV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Dec 2023
Mileage
133,550 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 CEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 CEV was last recorded at 133,550 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 8,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,882 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,668 miles
Average per year
6,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,550 miles
  • 2021 – 124,882 miles
  • 2020 – 116,138 miles
  • 2019 – 108,434 miles
  • 2018 – 101,871 miles
  • 2017 – 96,174 miles
  • 2016 – 90,298 miles
  • 2015 – 82,629 miles
  • 2014 – 75,552 miles
  • 2013 – 71,500 miles
  • 2012 – 67,807 miles
  • 2011 – 65,783 miles
  • 2010 – 62,043 miles
  • 2009 – 59,059 miles
  • 2008 – 53,338 miles
  • 2007 – 44,737 miles
  • 2006 – 35,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Repair soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Side sill protectors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,550 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,550 miles
    Test number
    432538516740
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Repair soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,550 miles (+8,668)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,550 miles
    Test number
    123771667273
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Repair soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,882 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    983174495394
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail124,838 miles (+8,700)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    934499348665
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to coolant leaking from expansion tank-danger of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,138 miles (+7,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,138 miles
    Test number
    700695420412
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  6. Pass108,434 miles (+6,563)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,434 miles
    Test number
    778609691647
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,871 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    828933100349
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,817 miles (+5,643)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    292689851981
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass96,174 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,174 miles
    Test number
    750473401724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide sill protectors fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted

  10. Fail96,173 miles (+5,875)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,173 miles
    Test number
    993856152228
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all underside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide sill protectors fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted

  11. Pass90,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    840138737250
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail90,298 miles (+7,669)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    687733842626
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass82,629 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    299789594662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,552 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    555278524359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    606452313385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,500 miles (+3,693)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    115461613398
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass67,807 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    366838522360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,783 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    917986921378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,043 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    512993930348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,059 miles (+5,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    951335239307
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass53,338 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    153181618327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    690536597202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,737 miles (+9,057)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    341045897470
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass35,680 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    671579696224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,678 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    961616096255
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LF52 CEV

Does LF52 CEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 CEV expired on 26 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 CEV?
The MOT on LF52 CEV expired on 26 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 CEV done?
LF52 CEV was recorded at 133,550 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 6,054 miles a year.
Has LF52 CEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 CEV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 CEV 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 LF52 CEV find?
LF52 CEV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front upper oil leak, but not excessive repair soon; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 6 more.

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