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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 DKEMOT history

LS02 DKE is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 51,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS02 DKE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,683 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 DKE was last recorded at 51,683 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,382 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
1,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,683 miles
  • 2025 – 51,382 miles
  • 2024 – 50,389 miles
  • 2023 – 49,262 miles
  • 2022 – 48,338 miles
  • 2021 – 47,574 miles
  • 2020 – 46,427 miles
  • 2019 – 45,820 miles
  • 2018 – 45,284 miles
  • 2017 – 44,642 miles
  • 2016 – 44,109 miles
  • 2015 – 43,695 miles
  • 2014 – 43,333 miles
  • 2013 – 43,189 miles
  • 2011 – 41,000 miles
  • 2010 – 38,284 miles
  • 2009 – 35,334 miles
  • 2008 – 32,756 miles
  • 2007 – 26,984 miles
  • 2006 – 23,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,683 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,683 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    222381531201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,382 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    313883371816
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail51,378 miles (+989)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    257357826962
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass50,389 miles (+1,127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    384815007538
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,262 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    199497079876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail49,261 miles (+923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    404080772785
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working switch faulty (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,338 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    732237888853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,574 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    669351170820
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail47,568 miles (+1,141)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    566117174989
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system around ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes noisy in rollers
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass46,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    118461649183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,427 miles (+607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    703249498334
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass45,820 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,820 miles
    Test number
    845950170883
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  13. Fail45,809 miles (+525)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    634108453615
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  14. Pass45,284 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    734098194067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass44,642 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,642 miles
    Test number
    879211213901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked wall

  16. Fail44,634 miles (+525)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    516068033666
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracked wall

  17. Pass44,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    408668415240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in edge
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail44,109 miles (+414)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    882872429723
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nails in edge
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    594314361590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,692 miles (+359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,692 miles
    Test number
    264754298434
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass43,333 miles (+144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    675206964278
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass43,189 miles (+10)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    247989063204
    • DangerousOil leak

  23. Fail43,179 miles (+2,179)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    677823463295
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  24. Pass41,000 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    386677661280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass38,284 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,284 miles
    Test number
    764616590295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    473980389294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,334 miles (+2,578)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    520150089297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass32,756 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    743195698246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,715 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    302670368210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,984 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    802947487096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,056 miles
    Test number
    902522406125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS02 DKE

Does LS02 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 DKE is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 DKE?
The MOT on LS02 DKE is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 DKE done?
LS02 DKE was recorded at 51,683 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,399 miles a year.
Has LS02 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 DKE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 DKE 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 LS02 DKE find?
LS02 DKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front upper coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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