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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LT52 EBLMOT history

LT52 EBL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

LT52 EBL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
59,501 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EBL was last recorded at 59,501 miles on 31 May 2024, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,658 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
2,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,501 miles
  • 2023 – 57,658 miles
  • 2022 – 56,205 miles
  • 2021 – 53,969 miles
  • 2020 – 52,142 miles
  • 2019 – 49,414 miles
  • 2018 – 46,037 miles
  • 2017 – 42,729 miles
  • 2016 – 40,088 miles
  • 2015 – 38,302 miles
  • 2013 – 35,803 miles
  • 2012 – 33,733 miles
  • 2011 – 31,753 miles
  • 2010 – 29,021 miles
  • 2009 – 25,997 miles
  • 2008 – 22,078 miles
  • 2007 – 19,308 miles
  • 2006 – 16,608 miles
  • 2005 – 11,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryReverse light lens missing

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.

  • A frame trim missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 195/55*16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,501 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    459088256663
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light lens missing

  2. Fail59,501 miles (+1,843)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    127428062103
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light lens missing

  3. Pass57,658 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    306366966171
    • AdvisoryA frame trim missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 2-3mm 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail57,658 miles (+1,453)2 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    759489681788
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryA frame trim missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 2-3mm 195/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass56,205 miles (+2,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    576221506480
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroding at spring seat
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad's getting low
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside door check strap bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Pass53,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    889048662869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,969 miles (+1,827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    616814350716
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,142 miles (+2,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    119226925362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass49,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    955881297048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,414 miles (+695)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    657383111971
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass48,719 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    564917156439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault with steering
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on tread on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat backrest loose

  12. Fail48,719 miles (+2,682)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,719 miles
    Test number
    794107652010
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on tread on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat backrest loose

  13. Pass46,037 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,037 miles
    Test number
    473550702421
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion fuel tank strap

  14. Pass42,729 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    939706481524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    200327092836
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail40,088 miles (+1,786)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    486545386403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low levelling not working from switch (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass38,302 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,302 miles
    Test number
    335096635091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,803 miles (+2,070)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    749692733219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear light unit slightly faded

  19. Pass33,733 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,733 miles
    Test number
    466752242200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    265260521221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail31,753 miles (+2,732)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    435110821238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass29,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    334368310490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,021 miles (+3,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    220928310221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass25,997 miles (+3,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    534373039218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,078 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    854330248274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,308 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    760831047206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,608 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    791275916371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,432 miles
    Test number
    750244815312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EBL

Does LT52 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 EBL expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EBL?
The MOT on LT52 EBL expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 EBL done?
LT52 EBL was recorded at 59,501 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 2,591 miles a year.
Has LT52 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EBL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LT52 EBL 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 EBL find?
LT52 EBL passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 13 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 10 more.

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