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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LT52 EAFMOT history

LT52 EAF is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 80,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LT52 EAF silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,409 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EAF was last recorded at 80,409 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,983 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,426 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,409 miles
  • 2025 – 78,983 miles
  • 2024 – 76,384 miles
  • 2023 – 67,929 miles
  • 2022 – 63,219 miles
  • 2021 – 59,382 miles
  • 2020 – 56,295 miles
  • 2019 – 44,436 miles
  • 2018 – 37,774 miles
  • 2017 – 36,025 miles
  • 2016 – 34,745 miles
  • 2015 – 29,076 miles
  • 2014 – 27,595 miles
  • 2013 – 25,908 miles
  • 2012 – 23,845 miles
  • 2010 – 21,743 miles
  • 2009 – 19,943 miles
  • 2008 – 18,028 miles
  • 2007 – 15,530 miles
  • 2006 – 12,924 miles
  • 2005 – 10,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,409 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,409 miles (+1,426)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    685551509848
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    974104714009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,983 miles (+2,599)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    498918023262
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass76,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    714112911452
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,384 miles (+8,455)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    196199667334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,929 miles (+4,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    401490897260
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

  7. Pass63,219 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    479645790476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    750847296424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,382 miles (+3,087)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    242643162446
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,295 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,295 miles
    Test number
    168778463910
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail56,067 miles (+11,631)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    774124728710
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass44,436 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,436 miles
    Test number
    684268657778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Fail44,407 miles (+6,633)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    897327749024
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust maxed out (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust loud but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass37,774 miles (+1,749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    334732683968
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective torn blade ends (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass36,025 miles (+1,280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    465256442507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre air leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded on surface (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded on surface (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded on surface (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass34,745 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    699927293950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,076 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    495210358092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,846 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    926736195192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant low

  19. Fail28,846 miles (+1,251)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    707666495170
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteDrivers side wiper blade split and smearing

  20. Pass27,595 miles (+1,687)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,595 miles
    Test number
    697126444122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust deteriated (back box)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  21. Pass25,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    176787273442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded outer skin

  22. Fail25,908 miles (+2,063)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    685627673060
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded outer skin

  23. Pass23,845 miles (+2,102)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    796786942037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhoust deteriated
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded

  24. Pass21,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    192571140374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,743 miles (+1,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    494610840345
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,943 miles
    Test number
    711739149312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,943 miles (+1,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,943 miles
    Test number
    181848949361
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  28. Pass18,028 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,028 miles
    Test number
    802647538315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,530 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    320834087298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,924 miles (+2,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,924 miles
    Test number
    141376786256
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass10,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    171410895215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail10,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,319 miles
    Test number
    811330695240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LT52 EAF

Does LT52 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EAF is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EAF?
The MOT on LT52 EAF is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EAF done?
LT52 EAF was recorded at 80,409 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has LT52 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EAF has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EAF 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 LT52 EAF find?
LT52 EAF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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