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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 FVXMOT history

LF52 FVX is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 52,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LF52 FVX green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,101 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FVX was last recorded at 52,101 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,512 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
1,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,101 miles
  • 2025 – 51,512 miles
  • 2024 – 50,645 miles
  • 2023 – 48,668 miles
  • 2022 – 47,887 miles
  • 2021 – 46,987 miles
  • 2020 – 46,498 miles
  • 2019 – 45,596 miles
  • 2018 – 44,669 miles
  • 2017 – 42,627 miles
  • 2016 – 41,293 miles
  • 2015 – 40,073 miles
  • 2014 – 39,203 miles
  • 2013 – 38,935 miles
  • 2012 – 38,234 miles
  • 2011 – 36,989 miles
  • 2010 – 35,271 miles
  • 2009 – 34,353 miles
  • 2008 – 33,476 miles
  • 2007 – 32,322 miles
  • 2006 – 29,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,101 miles (+589)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    599191222633
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass51,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    759448820719
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail51,512 miles (+867)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    508734468346
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,645 miles (+1,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    693789386180
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,668 miles (+781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    468830439520
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top suspension mount slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass47,887 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    492942461199
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,887 miles (+900)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    254045319751
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass46,987 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    738179693368
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail46,987 miles (+489)3 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    264620105783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass46,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    223865974198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail46,498 miles (+902)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    741228413532
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,596 miles (+927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    432394753222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass44,669 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    627872496119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass42,627 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,627 miles
    Test number
    162413598335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly obscured

  15. Pass41,293 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    946276453374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,073 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    671051836584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    208035744289
    • NoteRear brake discs working face corroded

  18. Fail39,203 miles (+268)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    725295344236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs working face corroded

  19. Pass38,935 miles (+701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    109886153256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass38,234 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    139008262269
    • NoteFuel cap seal slight deteriorated

  21. Fail38,169 miles (+1,180)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    746107652204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slight deteriorated

  22. Pass36,989 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,989 miles
    Test number
    999197251259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,271 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    390467650215
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly tear

  24. Fail35,271 miles (+918)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    440877950222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly tear

  25. Pass34,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    391829459251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,353 miles (+877)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    194278159219
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre deteriorated

  27. Pass33,476 miles (+1,154)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    911243558240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight tear

  28. Pass32,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    980263247254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,322 miles (+2,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    430153447245
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass29,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,832 miles
    Test number
    950493346209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FVX

Does LF52 FVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 FVX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FVX?
The MOT on LF52 FVX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 FVX done?
LF52 FVX was recorded at 52,101 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,110 miles a year.
Has LF52 FVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FVX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 FVX 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 FVX find?
LF52 FVX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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