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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 NKOMOT history

LS02 NKO is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LS02 NKO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,420 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 NKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 NKO was last recorded at 78,420 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,418 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,420 miles
  • 2023 – 71,025 miles
  • 2021 – 67,153 miles
  • 2020 – 65,635 miles
  • 2019 – 61,431 miles
  • 2018 – 57,067 miles
  • 2017 – 52,226 miles
  • 2016 – 47,967 miles
  • 2015 – 43,982 miles
  • 2014 – 40,436 miles
  • 2013 – 36,586 miles
  • 2012 – 33,798 miles
  • 2011 – 30,678 miles
  • 2010 – 26,744 miles
  • 2009 – 22,896 miles
  • 2008 – 19,472 miles
  • 2007 – 16,554 miles
  • 2006 – 13,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,420 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlights deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCondensation in O/S/R lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,420 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    132156083913
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in O/S/R light

  2. Fail78,418 miles (+7,393)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    124756562365
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in O/S/R light

  3. Pass71,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    633137611405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Fail71,024 miles (+3,871)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    316823168905
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  5. Pass67,153 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    848302661295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,635 miles (+4,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    867276460659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,431 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    325352107354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass57,067 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    842891191333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass52,226 miles (+4,259)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    208435696731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNumber plate digits of a 3D type

  10. Pass47,967 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    539420305719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    547870045134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,982 miles (+3,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    985260745107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass40,436 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    777184334116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail40,436 miles (+3,850)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    849884434109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass36,586 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    279063043194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,798 miles (+3,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    216743842117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  17. Pass30,678 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    577340641124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,744 miles (+3,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    390954840189
    • 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. Pass22,896 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,896 miles
    Test number
    781271849159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,472 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,472 miles
    Test number
    930383048178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,554 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,554 miles
    Test number
    911909047189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,901 miles
    Test number
    830331656193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 NKO

Does LS02 NKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 NKO expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 NKO?
The MOT on LS02 NKO expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 NKO done?
LS02 NKO was recorded at 78,420 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 3,662 miles a year.
Has LS02 NKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 NKO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 NKO 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 NKO find?
LS02 NKO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: fuel cap seal cracking; fuel tank straps corroded; headlights deteriorating, and 4 more.

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