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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 KWVMOT history

LX52 KWV is a grey petrol MINI first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 41,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LX52 KWV grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,257 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KWV was last recorded at 41,257 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,969 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
1,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,257 miles
  • 2024 – 40,969 miles
  • 2023 – 40,842 miles
  • 2022 – 40,481 miles
  • 2021 – 40,163 miles
  • 2019 – 39,382 miles
  • 2018 – 38,910 miles
  • 2017 – 37,628 miles
  • 2015 – 34,982 miles
  • 2014 – 31,501 miles
  • 2012 – 28,341 miles
  • 2010 – 27,275 miles
  • 2009 – 25,552 miles
  • 2008 – 20,444 miles
  • 2006 – 17,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,257 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front b/pads 80%worn
  • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres cracking in outer tread edges

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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,257 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    967512262909
    • AdvisoryAdvise front b/pads 80%worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres cracking in outer tread edges

  2. Pass40,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    720372257025
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail40,969 miles (+127)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    379406884113
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,842 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,842 miles
    Test number
    368029657246
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,481 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    689161911510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,163 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    613173063774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,158 miles (+776)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,158 miles
    Test number
    719421458276
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass39,382 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    451301039079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,910 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,910 miles
    Test number
    103703802868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,628 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,628 miles
    Test number
    309149887151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    995895549090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail34,982 miles (+3,481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    538514206396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,501 miles (+3,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,501 miles
    Test number
    227258244208
    • NoteO/s/r tyre poor ( cracks in tread )

  14. Pass28,341 miles (+1,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    335270852456
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in tread

  15. Pass27,275 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    133008550230
    • NoteAnti - slip wearing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  16. Fail27,275 miles (+1,723)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    884778850252
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAnti - slip wearing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass25,552 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,552 miles
    Test number
    591700549286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,444 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,444 miles
    Test number
    162974808423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    453458246300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KWV

Does LX52 KWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KWV is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KWV?
The MOT on LX52 KWV is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KWV done?
LX52 KWV was recorded at 41,257 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,247 miles a year.
Has LX52 KWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KWV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 KWV 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 KWV find?
LX52 KWV passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: advise front b/pads 80%worn; advise front tyres cracking in outer tread edges.

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