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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 SVZMOT history

LS02 SVZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

LS02 SVZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
109,651 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 SVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 SVZ was last recorded at 109,651 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 1,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,498 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,153 miles
Average per year
4,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,651 miles
  • 2023 – 108,498 miles
  • 2022 – 106,333 miles
  • 2021 – 103,664 miles
  • 2020 – 101,173 miles
  • 2019 – 97,328 miles
  • 2018 – 93,640 miles
  • 2017 – 88,676 miles
  • 2016 – 83,575 miles
  • 2015 – 73,275 miles
  • 2014 – 61,949 miles
  • 2013 – 57,126 miles
  • 2012 – 54,308 miles
  • 2011 – 49,510 miles
  • 2010 – 44,223 miles
  • 2009 – 39,526 miles
  • 2008 – 37,088 miles
  • 2007 – 32,072 miles
  • 2006 – 23,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,651 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Fuel tank slightly loose bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEml on
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,651 miles (+1,153)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    918225577501
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel tank slightly loose bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass108,498 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    622220917803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail108,488 miles (+2,155)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    939075741731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  4. Pass106,333 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    975130847936
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicating a fault

  5. Fail106,333 miles (+2,669)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    255201128389
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front joint and rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicating a fault

  6. Pass103,664 miles (+2,491)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,664 miles
    Test number
    762496481955
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp on

  7. Pass101,173 miles (+3,845)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,173 miles
    Test number
    446375172159
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  8. Pass97,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    854870084994
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,328 miles (+3,688)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    384160535667
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    934542964596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,640 miles (+4,964)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    673580183906
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    223421617622
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  13. Fail88,676 miles (+5,101)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,676 miles
    Test number
    784022586538
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  14. Pass83,575 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,575 miles
    Test number
    870881889946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail83,285 miles (+10,010)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    869878740906
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass73,275 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    246748745104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front outer metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear inner metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear shock casing corroded

  17. Fail73,275 miles (+11,326)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    867417045187
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBackbox support rubber bush worn
    • NoteNearside front outer metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear inner metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear shock casing corroded

  18. Pass61,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    267424904130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,949 miles (+4,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    508441304119
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,126 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,126 miles
    Test number
    919279313190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,308 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    276561532108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,510 miles (+5,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    876067211129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear inner discs lipped/corroded

  23. Pass44,223 miles (+4,697)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    574771230127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBack box starting to deterate
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to deterate

  24. Pass39,526 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,526 miles
    Test number
    204395929423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,088 miles (+5,016)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    960540138138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass32,072 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,072 miles
    Test number
    892590337185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    221350036439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 SVZ

Does LS02 SVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 SVZ expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 SVZ?
The MOT on LS02 SVZ expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 SVZ done?
LS02 SVZ was recorded at 109,651 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 4,724 miles a year.
Has LS02 SVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 SVZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 SVZ 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 SVZ find?
LS02 SVZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 11 more.

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