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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 LPSMOT history

LS52 LPS is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,789 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 LPS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 LPS was last recorded at 85,789 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,223 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
3,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,789 miles
  • 2025 – 84,223 miles
  • 2021 – 80,205 miles
  • 2017 – 76,094 miles
  • 2016 – 72,407 miles
  • 2015 – 65,857 miles
  • 2014 – 60,652 miles
  • 2012 – 57,096 miles
  • 2011 – 50,811 miles
  • 2010 – 45,613 miles
  • 2009 – 39,612 miles
  • 2008 – 31,229 miles
  • 2007 – 25,844 miles
  • 2006 – 19,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise change (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,789 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    163390452539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise change (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,789 miles (+1,566)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    837930126832
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise change (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,223 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    208036492105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,205 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    189718624750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,094 miles (+3,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    163047818943
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass72,407 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    589749861227
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass65,857 miles (+5,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    485274345088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass60,652 miles (+3,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    566002574072
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass57,096 miles (+6,285)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    309444162425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass50,811 miles (+5,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    278384291240
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass45,613 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    133170970250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,612 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    231053179274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    204362329238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,441 miles (+7,212)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,441 miles
    Test number
    161220029263
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass31,229 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    882653938248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,844 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,844 miles
    Test number
    914506427219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,948 miles
    Test number
    622143136240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 LPS

Does LS52 LPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 LPS is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 LPS?
The MOT on LS52 LPS is valid until 10 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 LPS done?
LS52 LPS was recorded at 85,789 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,286 miles a year.
Has LS52 LPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 LPS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 LPS 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 LPS find?
LS52 LPS passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexis; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise change, and 4 more.

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