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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 FUAMOT history

LX52 FUA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LX52 FUA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,941 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FUA was last recorded at 102,941 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 13,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,616 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,325 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,941 miles
  • 2025 – 89,616 miles
  • 2023 – 74,857 miles
  • 2021 – 63,900 miles
  • 2020 – 63,138 miles
  • 2018 – 60,060 miles
  • 2017 – 55,075 miles
  • 2016 – 51,346 miles
  • 2015 – 47,043 miles
  • 2014 – 43,049 miles
  • 2013 – 38,380 miles
  • 2012 – 34,749 miles
  • 2011 – 30,249 miles
  • 2010 – 25,910 miles
  • 2009 – 20,732 miles
  • 2008 – 16,576 miles
  • 2007 – 12,620 miles
  • 2006 – 10,684 miles
  • 2005 – 8,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,941 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,941 miles
    Test number
    529245709618
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail102,941 miles (+13,325)5 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,941 miles
    Test number
    861404329463
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass89,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    355679327519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,616 miles (+14,759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    960891545535
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass74,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    349633517364
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  6. Fail74,857 miles (+8,563)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    346438958910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  7. Pass66,294 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    585110660846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath surface corrosion
  8. Fail66,294 miles (+2,394)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    561468719155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath surface corrosion
  9. Pass63,900 miles (+762)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    659336675790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
  10. Pass63,138 miles (+3,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,138 miles
    Test number
    455319484315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,060 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    885727152335
    • 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))
  12. Fail60,041 miles (+4,966)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    792078612105
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass55,075 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,075 miles
    Test number
    757762086091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,346 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    632479091197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,043 miles (+3,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    272467114749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass43,049 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    456029964232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    346484283213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,380 miles (+3,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    905604883272
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
  19. Pass34,749 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    705227992281
    • DangerousRear discs excessively corroded advise replcement
    • NoteKnocking from steering column area on turning no play detected
    • NoteSurface cracks on ns and os/rear tyre walls
  20. Fail34,749 miles (+4,500)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    907907292252
    • DangerousRear discs excessively corroded advise replcement
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • NoteKnocking from steering column area on turning no play detected
    • NoteSurface cracks on ns and os/rear tyre walls
  21. Pass30,249 miles (+4,339)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    949684991270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWe advise the rear exhaust box is replaced a.s.a.p
  22. Pass25,910 miles (+5,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,910 miles
    Test number
    804534780250
    • NoteRear discs corroded
  23. Pass20,732 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,732 miles
    Test number
    534416389290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,576 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,576 miles
    Test number
    962688988206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,620 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,620 miles
    Test number
    870719887283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,684 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,684 miles
    Test number
    941143696252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,305 miles
    Test number
    650594685266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail8,305 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,305 miles
    Test number
    743624585275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Questions about LX52 FUA

Does LX52 FUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FUA is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FUA?
The MOT on LX52 FUA is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FUA done?
LX52 FUA was recorded at 102,941 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has LX52 FUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FUA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 FUA 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 LX52 FUA find?
LX52 FUA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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