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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NKSMOT history

LM52 NKS is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

LM52 NKS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
107,811 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NKS was last recorded at 107,811 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,406 miles · 12 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
405 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,811 miles
  • 2020 – 107,406 miles
  • 2019 – 101,064 miles
  • 2017 – 99,410 miles
  • 2015 – 97,541 miles
  • 2014 – 96,061 miles
  • 2013 – 91,813 miles
  • 2012 – 86,063 miles
  • 2011 – 80,452 miles
  • 2010 – 72,567 miles
  • 2009 – 65,387 miles
  • 2008 – 56,115 miles
  • 2007 – 48,656 miles
  • 2006 – 42,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,811 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,811 miles (+405)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    778989658375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    681150396638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail107,406 miles (+6,342)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    598991582187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,064 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    876647888815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    858994314649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,410 miles (+1,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    457283392746
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass97,541 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    921459574514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,536 miles (+1,475)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,536 miles
    Test number
    203673775345
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass96,061 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    968445224370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,813 miles (+5,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,813 miles
    Test number
    629523533383
    • NoteRear tyres worn low/nsf tyre cracking/rear brakes imbalanced/tc light/os stoplight

  11. Pass86,063 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    129823112384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,062 miles (+5,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    967801412367
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass80,452 miles (+7,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    855507361202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn

  14. Pass72,567 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    594200460226
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  15. Fail72,567 miles (+7,180)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    804710960236
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Pass65,387 miles (+9,272)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    121707459248
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing

  17. Pass56,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    531919268275
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail56,115 miles (+7,459)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    713779468260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass48,656 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    461971867210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,860 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    511121776193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,740 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    762378266159
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheels protruding from body

Questions about LM52 NKS

Does LM52 NKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 NKS expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NKS?
The MOT on LM52 NKS expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 NKS done?
LM52 NKS was recorded at 107,811 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has LM52 NKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NKS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 NKS 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 NKS find?
LM52 NKS passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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