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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 VKSMOT history

LF52 VKS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LF52 VKS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,391 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VKS was last recorded at 127,391 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,280 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,391 miles
  • 2025 – 126,280 miles
  • 2024 – 125,288 miles
  • 2023 – 124,282 miles
  • 2022 – 121,095 miles
  • 2021 – 119,961 miles
  • 2020 – 118,847 miles
  • 2019 – 118,081 miles
  • 2018 – 116,367 miles
  • 2017 – 114,661 miles
  • 2016 – 112,084 miles
  • 2015 – 109,299 miles
  • 2014 – 103,484 miles
  • 2013 – 96,446 miles
  • 2012 – 88,660 miles
  • 2011 – 80,575 miles
  • 2010 – 71,877 miles
  • 2009 – 63,286 miles
  • 2008 – 55,362 miles
  • 2007 – 48,205 miles
  • 2006 – 39,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,391 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,391 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,391 miles
    Test number
    373851447927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,280 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    650563060115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,288 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    745010651412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,282 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,282 miles
    Test number
    341727879190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,095 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    249970295685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,961 miles (+1,114)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,961 miles
    Test number
    507013708669
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,847 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,847 miles
    Test number
    773106329417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    911082692367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail118,079 miles (+1,712)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    983881520543
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass116,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,367 miles
    Test number
    809723511611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,367 miles (+1,706)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,367 miles
    Test number
    844274914539
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    216045341749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rubbing together (from pump)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail114,661 miles (+2,577)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    744906734547
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Thorn
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rubbing together (from pump)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass112,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    663702268600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail112,084 miles (+2,785)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    661784745639
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass109,299 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    795490867292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,484 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,484 miles
    Test number
    357723354425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    205923853238
    • NoteNSF Fog Light Glass Broken

  19. Fail96,446 miles (+7,786)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    255802753261
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNSF Fog Light Glass Broken

  20. Fail88,660 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    367610752214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,660 miles (+8,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    425640252237
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail80,575 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    697297231228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass80,575 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    907157031290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    534193730207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,877 miles (+8,591)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    891202030274
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Fail63,286 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    223829139216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass63,286 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    500799439297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,362 miles (+7,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    852512538238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass48,205 miles (+8,707)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    502557457253
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf window motor jamming
    • NoteSumpgasket leaking oil

  30. Pass39,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    872636756268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Questions about LF52 VKS

Does LF52 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VKS is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VKS?
The MOT on LF52 VKS is valid until 18 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 VKS done?
LF52 VKS was recorded at 127,391 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LF52 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VKS has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LF52 VKS 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 VKS find?
LF52 VKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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