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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 FZKMOT history

LS52 FZK is a black petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 146,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LS52 FZK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,018 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FZK was last recorded at 146,018 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2009: 63,069 miles, lower than 63,603 miles on 9 Jun 2009.

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
146,018 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,018 miles
  • 2025 – 141,336 miles
  • 2024 – 137,190 miles
  • 2023 – 134,100 miles
  • 2022 – 130,481 miles
  • 2021 – 125,388 miles
  • 2020 – 121,003 miles
  • 2019 – 116,082 miles
  • 2018 – 113,841 miles
  • 2017 – 110,326 miles
  • 2016 – 104,069 miles
  • 2015 – 95,415 miles
  • 2014 – 90,914 miles
  • 2013 – 87,058 miles
  • 2012 – 84,395 miles
  • 2011 – 79,601 miles
  • 2010 – 71,250 miles
  • 2009 – 63,069 miles
  • 2008 – 52,086 miles
  • 2007 – 43,450 miles
  • 2006 – 33,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,018 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,018 miles
    Test number
    344036299637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,018 miles (+4,682)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,018 miles
    Test number
    339437028140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,336 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,336 miles
    Test number
    685022828498
    • 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))

  4. Fail141,335 miles (+4,145)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    180809277073
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,190 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    318045880294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,100 miles (+3,619)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    497546620845
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,481 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    651444588663
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail130,481 miles (+5,093)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    320773704492
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass125,388 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,388 miles
    Test number
    310860416290
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose securing straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump/rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail125,388 miles (+4,385)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,388 miles
    Test number
    616015680038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose securing straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump/rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass121,003 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    264813064981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid leak around pump area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail121,003 miles (+4,921)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,003 miles
    Test number
    173336795002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid leak around pump area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass116,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    103604167918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,082 miles (+1)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,082 miles
    Test number
    565122766576
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail116,081 miles (+2,240)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    506525833339
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock absorber top mount badly split (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock absorber top mount badly split (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass113,841 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,841 miles
    Test number
    598551591545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack gaiter residue on it
    • AdvisoryNearside accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot residue on it
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Fail113,841 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,841 miles
    Test number
    721518338130
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack gaiter residue on it
    • AdvisoryNearside accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot residue on it
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass110,326 miles (+6,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,326 miles
    Test number
    968613097403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,069 miles
    Test number
    756329619004
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  20. Fail104,069 miles (+8,654)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,069 miles
    Test number
    948965486645
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  21. Pass95,415 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    659051445175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,914 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    705613244183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,058 miles (+2,663)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    285504843472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass84,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    256473452183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,395 miles (+4,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    876849142153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass79,601 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    786293491122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  27. Fail79,586 miles (+8,336)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    625263291152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  28. Pass71,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    933256960153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,248 miles (+8,179)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    410216560120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass63,069 miles (-534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    231791269468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Fail63,603 miles (+11,517)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,603 miles
    Test number
    122210869128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass52,086 miles (+8,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    611969028165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Fail43,450 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    333271257173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  34. Pass43,450 miles (+10,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    830161157181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  35. Pass33,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    251951156104
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LS52 FZK

Does LS52 FZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FZK is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FZK?
The MOT on LS52 FZK is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FZK done?
LS52 FZK was recorded at 146,018 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has LS52 FZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FZK has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 FZK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FZK find?
LS52 FZK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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