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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,400 cc

LU02 AOOMOT history

LU02 AOO is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,131 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LU02 AOO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
118,131 km
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,661 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 AOO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 AOO was last recorded at 118,131 km on 13 Oct 2025, 3,772 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,359 km · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,772 km
Average per year
4,661 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,131 km
  • 2024 – 114,359 km
  • 2021 – 101,803 km
  • 2017 – 81,420 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,131 km
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front washer jet slightly mis aligned requires adjusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front indicator lens slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front windscreen has a minor chip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has minor cut outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,131 km (+3,772)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,131 km
    Test number
    305167818973
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass114,359 km3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,359 km
    Test number
    779495448548
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Fail114,359 km2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,359 km
    Test number
    134472840074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass109,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    110326754225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,480 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    747872215906
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT BUSH IS WORN (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass101,803 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,803 km
    Test number
    790778814645
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail101,792 miles (+4,494)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    430796658587
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right FLICK (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right FLICK (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTHEIR IS AN EVIDENCE OF A LEAK FROM OIL
  8. Pass97,298 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    494307923472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet slightly mis aligned requires adjusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen has a minor chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has minor cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty and corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriation
    • AdvisorySlight weep from a power steering pipe
  9. Fail97,296 miles (+6,573)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,296 miles
    Test number
    295520742347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a bulge / outer edge / 1756515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet slightly mis aligned requires adjusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen has a minor chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has minor cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty and corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriation
    • AdvisorySlight weep from a power steering pipe
  10. Pass90,723 miles (+5,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,723 miles
    Test number
    536308530816
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight movement up and down
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass85,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    738781838285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,037 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    387925894049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass81,420 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,420 km
    Test number
    388513032766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,649 miles (+30,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    816317545950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    808133797068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,396 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    399935441122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about LU02 AOO

Does LU02 AOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU02 AOO expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU02 AOO?
The MOT on LU02 AOO expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU02 AOO done?
LU02 AOO was recorded at 118,131 km at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,661 km a year.
Has LU02 AOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 AOO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LU02 AOO 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 LU02 AOO find?
LU02 AOO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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