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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NKHMOT history

LM52 NKH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LM52 NKH grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,030 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NKH was last recorded at 127,030 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,118 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,912 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,030 miles
  • 2024 – 125,118 miles
  • 2023 – 122,402 miles
  • 2022 – 120,715 miles
  • 2021 – 119,293 miles
  • 2020 – 118,239 miles
  • 2019 – 115,863 miles
  • 2018 – 113,095 miles
  • 2017 – 111,637 miles
  • 2015 – 109,124 miles
  • 2014 – 96,642 miles
  • 2013 – 60,547 miles
  • 2012 – 57,320 miles
  • 2011 – 52,092 miles
  • 2010 – 47,798 miles
  • 2009 – 42,779 miles
  • 2008 – 37,568 miles
  • 2007 – 32,410 miles
  • 2006 – 25,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,030 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    271570163606
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,118 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,118 miles
    Test number
    707243758111
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  3. Fail125,116 miles (+2,714)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,116 miles
    Test number
    399784932840
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  4. Pass122,402 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,402 miles
    Test number
    537934499788
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail122,365 miles (+1,650)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    397151303323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass120,715 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,715 miles
    Test number
    333116307506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail120,706 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    830925887709
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass119,293 miles (+1,054)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,293 miles
    Test number
    596905493231
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 both front nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    492618128788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail118,239 miles (+2,376)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,239 miles
    Test number
    382426532081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass115,863 miles (+2,768)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    421622153952
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light has water ingress

  12. Pass113,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    879832190658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,095 miles (+1,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    737694882017
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass111,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    922650264082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail111,637 miles (+2,513)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    726705286498
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass109,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    667014108867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail109,124 miles (+12,482)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,124 miles
    Test number
    482136715573
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass96,642 miles (+16,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    746916354342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,559 miles (+20,012)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    515252704052
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn on inside
    • NoteO/S /R tyre worn on inside

  20. Pass60,547 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    176921223023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,320 miles (+5,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,320 miles
    Test number
    779886782026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,092 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    508924671097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    182968470014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail47,798 miles (+5,019)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    944478670083
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass42,779 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    364699979062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,568 miles (+5,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    121459078474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers smeary

  27. Pass32,410 miles (+6,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    331099377022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass25,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,725 miles
    Test number
    151260586055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,725 miles (+13)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,725 miles
    Test number
    910370186092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  30. Pass25,712 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,712 miles
    Test number
    614634856098
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePoor washer jet alignment

Questions about LM52 NKH

Does LM52 NKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NKH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NKH?
The MOT on LM52 NKH is valid until 21 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 NKH done?
LM52 NKH was recorded at 127,030 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has LM52 NKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NKH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 NKH 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 NKH find?
LM52 NKH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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