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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 NTAMOT history

LX02 NTA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LX02 NTA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,502 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 NTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 NTA was last recorded at 148,502 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,502 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,502 miles
  • 2025 – 141,286 miles
  • 2024 – 135,742 miles
  • 2023 – 134,834 miles
  • 2022 – 134,054 miles
  • 2020 – 132,234 miles
  • 2019 – 127,924 miles
  • 2018 – 123,056 miles
  • 2017 – 118,736 miles
  • 2016 – 114,050 miles
  • 2015 – 107,457 miles
  • 2014 – 101,851 miles
  • 2013 – 94,446 miles
  • 2012 – 88,189 miles
  • 2011 – 83,629 miles
  • 2010 – 78,735 miles
  • 2009 – 67,157 miles
  • 2008 – 54,567 miles
  • 2007 – 44,243 miles
  • 2006 – 39,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,502 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive minor leak of transmission oil from the gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,502 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,502 miles
    Test number
    674669469306
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,502 miles (+7,216)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,502 miles
    Test number
    709186924549
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,286 miles (+4)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    278904382056
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive minor leak of transmission oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage several pipes and hoses have seepage of PAS fluid (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section is damaged/deteriorated

  4. Fail141,282 miles (+5,540)2 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,282 miles
    Test number
    342383947685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy, reducing the quality of the headlamp beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive minor leak of transmission oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage several pipes and hoses have seepage of PAS fluid (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section is damaged/deteriorated

  5. Pass135,742 miles (+908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    943388706000
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass134,834 miles (+780)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,834 miles
    Test number
    318001633593
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass134,054 miles (+1,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,054 miles
    Test number
    199060171554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass132,234 miles (+4,310)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,234 miles
    Test number
    744801164128
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

  9. Pass127,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,924 miles
    Test number
    659350048695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,924 miles (+4,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,924 miles
    Test number
    354301786607
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass123,056 miles (+4,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    810828054633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass118,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,736 miles
    Test number
    357966589769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,736 miles (+4,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,736 miles
    Test number
    977307406492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass114,050 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,050 miles
    Test number
    773760011011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,457 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    935015315172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    577718724154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,851 miles (+23)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    228498024140
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail101,828 miles (+7,382)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    237520924143
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,446 miles (+6,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    288910283016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes worn

  20. Pass88,189 miles (+4,560)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    739417862098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear Tyre VERY close to the legal limit
    • NotePower steering pump slightly noisey

  21. Pass83,629 miles (+4,894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    916215151007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,735 miles (+11,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    100523860047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,157 miles (+12,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    624141469065
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass54,567 miles (+10,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    280608868071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass44,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    132101077075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail44,243 miles (+4,734)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    784241177070
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    192014976003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 NTA

Does LX02 NTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 NTA is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 NTA?
The MOT on LX02 NTA is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 NTA done?
LX02 NTA was recorded at 148,502 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,447 miles a year.
Has LX02 NTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 NTA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX02 NTA 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 LX02 NTA find?
LX02 NTA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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