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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 EVYMOT history

LS52 EVY is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS52 EVY red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,574 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 EVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 EVY was last recorded at 111,574 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,229 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
3,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,574 miles
  • 2025 – 110,229 miles
  • 2023 – 108,457 miles
  • 2022 – 104,197 miles
  • 2021 – 102,080 miles
  • 2020 – 99,861 miles
  • 2019 – 97,480 miles
  • 2018 – 94,840 miles
  • 2017 – 92,991 miles
  • 2016 – 89,991 miles
  • 2015 – 87,140 miles
  • 2014 – 84,074 miles
  • 2013 – 82,594 miles
  • 2012 – 79,275 miles
  • 2011 – 76,997 miles
  • 2009 – 72,159 miles
  • 2008 – 62,950 miles
  • 2007 – 54,098 miles
  • 2006 – 43,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear wiper blade split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,574 miles (+1,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    363854619610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,229 miles (+1,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    328350253298
    • AdvisoryFront washers working but weak passably jelly in the washer bottle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,457 miles (+4,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,457 miles
    Test number
    732709477862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass104,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,197 miles
    Test number
    545509938880
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Fail104,196 miles (+2,116)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    876424683884
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass102,080 miles (+2,219)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,080 miles
    Test number
    201828573820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre has badly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass99,861 miles (+19)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,861 miles
    Test number
    867357273336
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy in operation

  8. Fail99,842 miles (+2,362)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    945211661304
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy in operation

  9. Pass97,480 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    744272283366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,432 miles (+2,592)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    818537670209
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,840 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    578181553841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,991 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    954131974962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    716410761014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail89,991 miles (+2,851)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    173358542875
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    213995987647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCar has coolent leak

  16. Fail87,140 miles (+3,066)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    382138829556
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCar has coolent leak

  17. Pass84,074 miles (+1,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    926083974291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise cracking on nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass82,594 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,594 miles
    Test number
    216576993286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,592 miles (+3,317)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    235965493277
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    687615482201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,273 miles (+2,276)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    977695182231
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass76,997 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,997 miles
    Test number
    297664591209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass72,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    722440909326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail72,159 miles (+9,209)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    392890009316
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail62,950 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    754116298278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass62,950 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    982126398240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,098 miles (+10,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    381393417322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    941624816359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 EVY

Does LS52 EVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 EVY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 EVY?
The MOT on LS52 EVY is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 EVY done?
LS52 EVY was recorded at 111,574 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,549 miles a year.
Has LS52 EVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 EVY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 EVY 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 LS52 EVY find?
LS52 EVY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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