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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FDAMOT history

LS52 FDA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

LS52 FDA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
132,413 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS52 FDA was last recorded at 132,413 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 2,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2015: 106,474 miles, lower than 144,484 miles on 22 Oct 2014.

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
130,355 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,058 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,413 miles
  • 2023 – 130,355 miles
  • 2022 – 128,974 miles
  • 2021 – 127,714 miles
  • 2020 – 123,971 miles
  • 2019 – 121,326 miles
  • 2018 – 117,950 miles
  • 2017 – 114,420 miles
  • 2016 – 109,029 miles
  • 2015 – 106,474 miles
  • 2014 – 144,484 miles
  • 2013 – 94,822 miles
  • 2012 – 90,282 miles
  • 2011 – 87,305 miles
  • 2010 – 83,617 miles
  • 2009 – 78,552 miles
  • 2008 – 72,177 miles
  • 2007 – 61,862 miles
  • 2006 – 38,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,413 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,413 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,413 miles
    Test number
    721325450623
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail132,413 miles (+2,058)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,413 miles
    Test number
    126182898984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass130,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,355 miles
    Test number
    251481247327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail130,355 miles (+1,381)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,355 miles
    Test number
    499951608007
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass128,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    803876693613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,974 miles (+1,260)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    883449053648
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,714 miles (+3,743)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,714 miles
    Test number
    430149853472
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,971 miles (+2,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,971 miles
    Test number
    520816149778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,326 miles (+3,376)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    783583901954
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,950 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,950 miles
    Test number
    798151700547
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,918 miles (+3,498)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    804789644185
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    569363981417
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes(rear of wheel) starting to deteriorate/perish
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail114,420 miles (+5,391)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    140854731421
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes(rear of wheel) starting to deteriorate/perish
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass109,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,029 miles
    Test number
    901642656036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,028 miles (+2,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,028 miles
    Test number
    388259646283
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass106,474 miles (-38,010)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    653252044975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,484 miles (+49,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    144,484 miles
    Test number
    349265994443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,822 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    369031793405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,282 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    327817662167
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass90,282 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    656247062132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,305 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    639223521102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass83,617 miles (+5,065)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    271367690098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades rubbers split

  23. Pass78,552 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    634828219124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass72,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    351479718102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail72,177 miles (+10,315)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    640859818108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass61,862 miles (+22,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    452131917199
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edge.

  27. Pass38,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    824081116162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FDA

Does LS52 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FDA expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FDA?
The MOT on LS52 FDA expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FDA done?
LS52 FDA was recorded at 132,413 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has LS52 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FDA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 FDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FDA find?
LS52 FDA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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