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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 CLOMOT history

LM52 CLO is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LM52 CLO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,396 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CLO was last recorded at 130,396 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,394 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,396 miles
  • 2024 – 128,085 miles
  • 2023 – 125,375 miles
  • 2022 – 123,030 miles
  • 2021 – 120,665 miles
  • 2020 – 118,433 miles
  • 2019 – 116,928 miles
  • 2018 – 114,961 miles
  • 2017 – 110,347 miles
  • 2016 – 103,488 miles
  • 2015 – 97,224 miles
  • 2014 – 90,264 miles
  • 2013 – 82,729 miles
  • 2012 – 74,960 miles
  • 2011 – 67,536 miles
  • 2010 – 60,644 miles
  • 2009 – 53,607 miles
  • 2008 – 46,714 miles
  • 2007 – 41,667 miles
  • 2006 – 31,264 miles
  • 2005 – 26,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,396 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,396 miles
    Test number
    867084726318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,394 miles (+2,309)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,394 miles
    Test number
    969807917806
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,085 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    972750142665
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail128,081 miles (+2,706)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    213284431677
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,375 miles (+2,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,375 miles
    Test number
    498187941577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass123,030 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,030 miles
    Test number
    140618421030
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail123,028 miles (+2,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    888150293969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass120,665 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    633391435944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chip damage, But not adversely affecting driver's view
  9. Fail120,664 miles (+2,231)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,664 miles
    Test number
    215131746217
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass118,433 miles (+1,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,433 miles
    Test number
    290906026064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass116,928 miles (+1,967)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,928 miles
    Test number
    585840191784
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both front and rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass114,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    245762196813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,961 miles (+4,614)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    670056091776
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass110,347 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    267638212409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,488 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    276749697072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,224 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    998232534270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,264 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    636639034372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,729 miles (+7,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    486800143417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass74,960 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,960 miles
    Test number
    838552242304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,536 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,536 miles
    Test number
    127073741349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,644 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    931960740393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,607 miles (+6,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    771468239311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass46,714 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    662550848312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,667 miles (+10,403)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,667 miles
    Test number
    141521147383
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCracks in rear tyre treads
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
    • NoteFront tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discolored
  25. Pass31,264 miles (+4,645)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    812276136392
    • NoteExhaust bracket at rear broken but supportive of exhaust system
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and cor
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre on edge of side wall
    • NoteSlight cracks in n/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteWater staines on rear number plate
  26. Pass26,619 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,619 miles
    Test number
    432449035303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,558 miles2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,558 miles
    Test number
    382937935320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension bushes starting to get weak and show signs of cracking

Questions about LM52 CLO

Does LM52 CLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CLO is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CLO?
The MOT on LM52 CLO is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CLO done?
LM52 CLO was recorded at 130,396 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
Has LM52 CLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CLO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CLO 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 LM52 CLO find?
LM52 CLO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shocker corroded; offside front shocker corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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