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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS52 WLPMOT history

LS52 WLP is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS52 WLP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,494 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LS52 WLP was last recorded at 104,494 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,613 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,881 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,494 miles
  • 2025 – 102,613 miles
  • 2024 – 100,911 miles
  • 2023 – 99,369 miles
  • 2022 – 97,480 miles
  • 2021 – 95,109 miles
  • 2020 – 90,944 miles
  • 2019 – 86,284 miles
  • 2018 – 82,442 miles
  • 2017 – 79,624 miles
  • 2016 – 75,239 miles
  • 2015 – 69,751 miles
  • 2014 – 63,980 miles
  • 2013 – 60,085 miles
  • 2012 – 54,435 miles
  • 2011 – 48,888 miles
  • 2010 – 41,810 miles
  • 2009 – 34,723 miles
  • 2008 – 28,170 miles
  • 2007 – 22,325 miles
  • 2006 – 16,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,494 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,494 miles (+1,881)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    612462976054
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass102,613 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    135210664569
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail102,613 miles (+1,702)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    704396174993
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass100,911 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    218373214393
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail100,911 miles (+1,542)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    638248273908
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass99,369 miles (+1,889)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    871149537085
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
  7. Pass97,480 miles (+2,371)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    260380715422
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,109 miles (+4,165)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    753840028715
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,944 miles (+4,660)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,944 miles
    Test number
    163043910430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass86,284 miles (+3,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    514747503853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass82,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    880139490237
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Fail82,442 miles (+2,818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    440458103241
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear mount (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass79,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    596035189035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,624 miles (+4,385)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    986067068260
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported both rear silencer box rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass75,239 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,239 miles
    Test number
    668277032461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass69,751 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    289908035484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass63,980 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    279218914067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,085 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,085 miles
    Test number
    199204843471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,435 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,435 miles
    Test number
    515686342042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    348803931090
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Fail48,888 miles (+7,078)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    458983431054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass41,810 miles (+7,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    171489430489
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass34,723 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    204256539019
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass28,170 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,170 miles
    Test number
    161898838000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,325 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    113998417494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    394802536042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 WLP

Does LS52 WLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 WLP is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WLP?
The MOT on LS52 WLP is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 WLP done?
LS52 WLP was recorded at 104,494 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has LS52 WLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WLP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 WLP 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 WLP find?
LS52 WLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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