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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 JVEMOT history

LS52 JVE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LS52 JVE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,344 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 JVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 JVE was last recorded at 84,344 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,571 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,773 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,344 miles
  • 2025 – 78,571 miles
  • 2024 – 72,401 miles
  • 2023 – 64,236 miles
  • 2021 – 58,765 miles
  • 2020 – 54,237 miles
  • 2019 – 44,671 miles
  • 2018 – 32,932 miles
  • 2017 – 31,563 miles
  • 2016 – 31,540 miles
  • 2015 – 29,689 miles
  • 2014 – 28,238 miles
  • 2013 – 26,621 miles
  • 2012 – 25,167 miles
  • 2011 – 23,288 miles
  • 2010 – 19,931 miles
  • 2009 – 18,222 miles
  • 2008 – 17,692 miles
  • 2007 – 15,965 miles
  • 2005 – 13,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,344 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,344 miles (+5,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    650455769490
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,571 miles (+6,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,571 miles
    Test number
    764206138847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,401 miles (+1,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    936038780002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass70,962 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    145047601408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,236 miles (+5,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    281548076953
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,765 miles (+4,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    388097387430
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,237 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    942343269105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,671 miles (+11,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    684224758576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen

  9. Pass32,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    704358698053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail32,932 miles (+1,369)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    991391812665
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished & cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass31,563 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    411245850901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail31,540 miles (+1,851)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    410466839920
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dip stick broken

  13. Pass29,689 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,689 miles
    Test number
    470106975555
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass28,238 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,238 miles
    Test number
    535655744336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,621 miles (+1,454)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    986008043381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetly supported
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

  16. Pass25,167 miles (+1,879)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,167 miles
    Test number
    489650552372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated

  17. Pass23,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    448540051373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,288 miles (+1,172)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    485730051360
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise change nearside wiper blade

  19. Pass22,116 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    317721431005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,931 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    682479920089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,222 miles
    Test number
    821482429039
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail18,222 miles (+530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,222 miles
    Test number
    564002529070
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  23. Pass17,692 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,692 miles
    Test number
    420135928044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,965 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,965 miles
    Test number
    854448217081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,583 miles
    Test number
    180063025359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 JVE

Does LS52 JVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 JVE is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 JVE?
The MOT on LS52 JVE is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 JVE done?
LS52 JVE was recorded at 84,344 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has LS52 JVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 JVE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LS52 JVE 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 JVE find?
LS52 JVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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