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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 DPZMOT history

LS52 DPZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 156,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

LS52 DPZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
156,737 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 DPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 DPZ was last recorded at 156,737 miles on 16 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2024: 156,737 miles, lower than 156,756 miles on 12 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,756 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Average per year
6,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,737 miles
  • 2023 – 151,681 miles
  • 2022 – 142,154 miles
  • 2021 – 133,615 miles
  • 2020 – 126,852 miles
  • 2019 – 118,437 miles
  • 2018 – 108,412 miles
  • 2017 – 96,710 miles
  • 2016 – 89,564 miles
  • 2015 – 83,338 miles
  • 2013 – 76,726 miles
  • 2012 – 71,782 miles
  • 2011 – 67,711 miles
  • 2010 – 62,310 miles
  • 2009 – 53,424 miles
  • 2008 – 46,935 miles
  • 2007 – 39,948 miles
  • 2006 – 32,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,737 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,737 miles (-19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,737 miles
    Test number
    991929970434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,756 miles (+5,075)3 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,756 miles
    Test number
    506380011004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,681 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    976413239725
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,681 miles (+9,527)3 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    364679408937
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    903153341614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,154 miles (+8,539)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,154 miles
    Test number
    249987187881
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,615 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    650068910744
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,615 miles (+6,763)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    489998417179
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    127197871427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail126,852 miles (+8,415)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    414130555835
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    380938446665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail118,437 miles (+10,025)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    422860203797
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass108,412 miles (+11,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,412 miles
    Test number
    777970459269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    604636673922
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs getting rusted on faces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outter rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tubeless valve getting perished

  15. Fail96,710 miles (+7,146)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    334124950809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split and perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs getting rusted on faces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outter rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tubeless valve getting perished

  16. Pass89,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    707707689616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail89,564 miles (+6,226)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    406957806801
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail83,338 miles2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    436436355052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S front flasher light lens cracked
    • NoteN/S front side light lens cracked
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

  19. Pass83,338 miles (+168)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    479126555086
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S front flasher light lens cracked
    • NoteN/S front side light lens cracked
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

  20. Fail83,170 miles (+6,444)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    238260155000
    • FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCORROSION TO INNER FACE OF BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES
    • NoteO/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

  21. Pass76,726 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,726 miles
    Test number
    566715463380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail76,717 miles (+4,935)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    625814863346
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteTPMS light on

  23. Pass71,782 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    206852322206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail71,779 miles (+4,068)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    715781722202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass67,711 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    736067711251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass62,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,310 miles
    Test number
    241697290444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,310 miles (+8,886)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,310 miles
    Test number
    174167590158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded outer edges

  28. Pass53,424 miles (+6,489)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    401961999152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  29. Pass46,935 miles (+6,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    711167008249
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate

  30. Pass39,948 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    704784697129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,943 miles (+7,557)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    624318987147
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Fail32,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,386 miles
    Test number
    283313076144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  33. Pass32,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,386 miles
    Test number
    750123076175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 DPZ

Does LS52 DPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 DPZ expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 DPZ?
The MOT on LS52 DPZ expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 DPZ done?
LS52 DPZ was recorded at 156,737 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
Has LS52 DPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 DPZ has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 DPZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 DPZ find?
LS52 DPZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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