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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 RTVMOT history

LS02 RTV is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

LS02 RTV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
139,366 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RTV was last recorded at 139,366 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 5,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,647 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,719 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,366 miles
  • 2022 – 133,647 miles
  • 2021 – 127,771 miles
  • 2020 – 125,070 miles
  • 2019 – 122,740 miles
  • 2018 – 118,483 miles
  • 2017 – 114,776 miles
  • 2016 – 108,677 miles
  • 2015 – 103,001 miles
  • 2014 – 96,858 miles
  • 2013 – 93,729 miles
  • 2012 – 87,242 miles
  • 2010 – 77,191 miles
  • 2009 – 63,565 miles
  • 2008 – 49,213 miles
  • 2006 – 37,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,366 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    704234792992
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,365 miles (+5,718)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    936685888043
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,647 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,647 miles
    Test number
    550326145179
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail133,647 miles (+123)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,647 miles
    Test number
    547396327365
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail133,524 miles (+5,753)5 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,524 miles
    Test number
    671822398684
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    555858746597
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyre worn on outer edge s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail127,771 miles (+2,701)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    878590845402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyre worn on outer edge s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,070 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    820399646922
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Back box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Fail125,070 miles (+2,330)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    952014643503
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Back box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,740 miles (+4,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,740 miles
    Test number
    832578322253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    586428110205
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail118,483 miles (+3,707)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,483 miles
    Test number
    957444678350
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass114,776 miles (+6,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,776 miles
    Test number
    912170918923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass108,677 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    406991143962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    905414900974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,001 miles (+6,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    234541630864
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,858 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,858 miles
    Test number
    987543604372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass93,729 miles (+6,487)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    918479903338
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth sides rear side wall tyres slightly cracked
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass87,242 miles (+138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    246907602404
    • NoteInner side of rear discs corrodid

  20. Fail87,104 miles (+9,913)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    778095192019
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner side of rear discs corrodid

  21. Fail77,191 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    482083130311
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,191 miles (+13,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    970963430380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    644662419233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail63,565 miles (+14,352)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    852741919246
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,213 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    464125308120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,892 miles (+11,244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,892 miles
    Test number
    121420588089
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass37,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    152279076254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 RTV

Does LS02 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 RTV expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RTV?
The MOT on LS02 RTV expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 RTV done?
LS02 RTV was recorded at 139,366 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has LS02 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RTV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 RTV 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 RTV find?
LS02 RTV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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