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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 ULOMOT history

LS02 ULO is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

LS02 ULO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
134,980 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 ULO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 ULO was last recorded at 134,980 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,980 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,980 miles
  • 2022 – 134,791 miles
  • 2021 – 134,207 miles
  • 2020 – 132,334 miles
  • 2019 – 130,610 miles
  • 2018 – 128,975 miles
  • 2017 – 128,120 miles
  • 2016 – 120,135 miles
  • 2015 – 111,090 miles
  • 2014 – 100,521 miles
  • 2012 – 96,373 miles
  • 2011 – 88,985 miles
  • 2010 – 70,144 miles
  • 2009 – 60,950 miles
  • 2008 – 45,315 miles
  • 2007 – 35,504 miles
  • 2006 – 27,731 miles
  • 2005 – 20,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front tyres are cracking and getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,980 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    676856973395
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,980 miles (+189)1 dangerous2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    163532054641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal excessively perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,791 miles
    Test number
    892085205751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arch are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arms (trailing arms) are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside body/chassis at trailing arm mounts is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,791 miles (+584)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,791 miles
    Test number
    644143418582
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arch are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arms (trailing arms) are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside body/chassis at trailing arm mounts is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,207 miles (+5)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,207 miles
    Test number
    406661399190
    • DangerousHandbrake minimum performance is 16% ! this is at 16% needs sorting !!
    • DangerousRear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low on tread and cracking
    • AdvisoryNs inner cv boot split
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs number plate bulb out

  6. Fail134,202 miles (+3)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    715880082214
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are cracking and getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs number plate bulb is in/op

  7. Fail134,199 miles (+1,865)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,199 miles
    Test number
    911535178941
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are cracking and getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs number plate bulb is in/op

  8. Pass132,334 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,334 miles
    Test number
    946172337345
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail132,331 miles (+1,721)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,331 miles
    Test number
    809533654829
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system Pipe failed above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Main beam too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking Pipes onto rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass130,610 miles (+1,635)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    787280593832
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is high
    • AdvisoryNs number plate light is out
    • AdvisoryNsr brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRims are bent

  11. Pass128,975 miles (+855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    309930780070
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in the osf wheel
    • AdvisoryThe rear brakes are binding slightly

  12. Pass128,120 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    581251214940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,135 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,135 miles
    Test number
    983905435347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,078 miles (+8,988)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    618205255929
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass111,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    208948735435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,090 miles (+10,569)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    205695535484
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass100,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    577944034005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,521 miles (+4,148)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    936824834074
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass96,373 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    707467672295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,985 miles (+18,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    716098331240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    184098740182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,144 miles (+9,194)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    210058840189
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass60,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    171725119383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,950 miles (+15,635)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    430105519420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass45,315 miles (+9,811)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    574792488286
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering coloum slightly noisey

  26. Pass35,504 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    772403287215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,731 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    872446576214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,715 miles
    Test number
    650745455292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS02 ULO

Does LS02 ULO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 ULO expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 ULO?
The MOT on LS02 ULO expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 ULO done?
LS02 ULO was recorded at 134,980 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 6,415 miles a year.
Has LS02 ULO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 ULO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 ULO 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 ULO find?
LS02 ULO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 11 advisories: front hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering; general underbody surface corrosion; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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