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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 EVVMOT history

LS52 EVV is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

LS52 EVV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
75,493 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 EVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 EVV was last recorded at 75,493 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2024: 75,240 miles, lower than 75,241 miles on 20 May 2023.

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
75,240 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
2,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,493 miles
  • 2024 – 75,240 miles
  • 2023 – 75,241 miles
  • 2022 – 74,848 miles
  • 2021 – 72,486 miles
  • 2020 – 65,669 miles
  • 2019 – 63,741 miles
  • 2018 – 61,354 miles
  • 2017 – 58,639 miles
  • 2016 – 55,978 miles
  • 2015 – 52,650 miles
  • 2014 – 49,916 miles
  • 2013 – 47,326 miles
  • 2012 – 44,503 miles
  • 2011 – 41,727 miles
  • 2010 – 38,553 miles
  • 2009 – 34,802 miles
  • 2008 – 30,795 miles
  • 2007 – 24,444 miles
  • 2006 – 17,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,493 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,493 miles (+253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    283184050542
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass75,240 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    278546797320
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass75,241 miles (+393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    760267937737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass74,848 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    704874414595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,486 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    107882964542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,669 miles (+1,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    772214217519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inop.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,741 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    194714952257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin flakey
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail63,740 miles (+2,386)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    904842240706
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak header tank cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin flakey
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,354 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,354 miles
    Test number
    619188467631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,639 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    219665937703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    153763519022
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cvorodded
  12. Fail55,978 miles (+3,328)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,978 miles
    Test number
    639837042440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box cvorodded
  13. Pass52,650 miles (+2,734)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    166097135420
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly mishaped
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R exhaust box slightly deteriorated
  14. Pass49,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    465058234098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,916 miles (+2,590)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,916 miles
    Test number
    147218934489
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass47,326 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    659983533045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,503 miles (+2,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    257175922042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass41,727 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,727 miles
    Test number
    928736231089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass38,553 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    694900930040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,802 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    714891139089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,795 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    180350648423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,444 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,444 miles
    Test number
    161009207080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,685 miles
    Test number
    762300246060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 EVV

Does LS52 EVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 EVV expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 EVV?
The MOT on LS52 EVV expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 EVV done?
LS52 EVV was recorded at 75,493 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 2,977 miles a year.
Has LS52 EVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 EVV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LS52 EVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 EVV find?
LS52 EVV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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