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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 RUAMOT history

LS02 RUA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LS02 RUA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
125,235 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RUA was last recorded at 125,235 miles on 7 May 2025, 8,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,866 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
8,369 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,235 miles
  • 2023 – 116,866 miles
  • 2022 – 112,590 miles
  • 2021 – 106,970 miles
  • 2019 – 98,139 miles
  • 2018 – 90,417 miles
  • 2017 – 87,119 miles
  • 2016 – 84,255 miles
  • 2015 – 81,916 miles
  • 2014 – 79,566 miles
  • 2013 – 75,540 miles
  • 2012 – 71,969 miles
  • 2011 – 69,444 miles
  • 2010 – 66,746 miles
  • 2009 – 64,835 miles
  • 2008 – 63,246 miles
  • 2007 – 61,819 miles
  • 2006 – 51,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,235 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Bolt not tightened in (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,235 miles (+8,369)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,235 miles
    Test number
    938292711974
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Bolt not tightened in (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,866 miles (+4,276)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    828084088114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,590 miles (+5,620)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,590 miles
    Test number
    120017059991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass106,970 miles (+117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,970 miles
    Test number
    741582829053
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer supports deteriorated

  5. Fail106,853 miles (+8,714)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    956335369108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer supports deteriorated

  6. Pass98,139 miles (+7,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    118486110440
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm Outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,417 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    748239715206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,407 miles (+3,288)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,407 miles
    Test number
    503339971530
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,119 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    232788175948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,255 miles (+2,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    912545852751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,916 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    315274555113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass79,566 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    236320554123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,540 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    706945353156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,969 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    408645242184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,444 miles (+2,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,444 miles
    Test number
    227824341463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass66,746 miles (+1,911)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    213229950175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass64,835 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    224568839478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,246 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    100662348178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,819 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,819 miles
    Test number
    593927837113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,246 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,246 miles
    Test number
    993210236164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side number plate lamp cover missing but is not affecting operation of lamp

Questions about LS02 RUA

Does LS02 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 RUA expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RUA?
The MOT on LS02 RUA expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 RUA done?
LS02 RUA was recorded at 125,235 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has LS02 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RUA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS02 RUA 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 RUA find?
LS02 RUA passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel tank slightly loose bolt not tightened in, and 6 more.

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