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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 VBNMOT history

LS02 VBN is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

LS02 VBN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
142,759 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VBN was last recorded at 142,759 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,721 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
7,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,759 miles
  • 2022 – 135,476 miles
  • 2021 – 127,912 miles
  • 2020 – 119,749 miles
  • 2019 – 105,728 miles
  • 2018 – 93,176 miles
  • 2017 – 84,587 miles
  • 2016 – 80,590 miles
  • 2015 – 78,811 miles
  • 2014 – 74,500 miles
  • 2013 – 70,310 miles
  • 2012 – 63,527 miles
  • 2011 – 57,007 miles
  • 2010 – 48,464 miles
  • 2009 – 39,828 miles
  • 2008 – 31,086 miles
  • 2007 – 23,766 miles
  • 2006 – 20,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,759 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,759 miles (+38)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,759 miles
    Test number
    493318009922
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,721 miles (+7,245)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,721 miles
    Test number
    670690723240
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,476 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    712925736239
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle/suspension components corroded

  4. Fail135,476 miles (+7,564)4 major2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    528308530365
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle/suspension components corroded

  5. Pass127,912 miles (+8,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,912 miles
    Test number
    556330460527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,749 miles (+14,021)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,749 miles
    Test number
    895860504681
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,728 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    346605522375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail105,727 miles (+12,551)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    419150763747
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough Top Suspension Mounting (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass93,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    551908494717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension Mount/Bearing Appears Rough

  10. Fail93,175 miles (+8,588)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    299896618909
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension Mount/Bearing Appears Rough

  11. Pass84,587 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    458890173067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,557 miles (+3,967)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    458047303684
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass80,590 miles (+1,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    289458614276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass78,811 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,811 miles
    Test number
    437729995032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to expose ply/cord

  15. Fail78,802 miles (+401)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    248479785084
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough to expose ply/cord

  16. Fail78,401 miles (+3,901)17 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    537537845089
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass74,500 miles (+65)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    608398284079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail74,435 miles (+4,125)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    789664584038
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,310 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    457220483021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,527 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    127973972087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass63,527 miles (+6,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,527 miles
    Test number
    149873372426
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass57,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    549311871067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,007 miles (+8,543)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    715351571014
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass48,464 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    234455260052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    332559059005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,828 miles (+8,742)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    180149159042
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass31,086 miles (+7,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,086 miles
    Test number
    740841468017
    • NoteN/s/r disc pitted at edge

  28. Pass23,766 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,766 miles
    Test number
    523285167025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,188 miles
    Test number
    813981816131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 VBN

Does LS02 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 VBN expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VBN?
The MOT on LS02 VBN expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 VBN done?
LS02 VBN was recorded at 142,759 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 7,014 miles a year.
Has LS02 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VBN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 VBN 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 VBN find?
LS02 VBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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