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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 KXZMOT history

LX52 KXZ is a green petrol MINI first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

LX52 KXZ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
165,022 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KXZ was last recorded at 165,022 miles on 20 May 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,009 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,022 miles
  • 2024 – 163,304 miles
  • 2023 – 163,224 miles
  • 2022 – 159,699 miles
  • 2021 – 157,185 miles
  • 2020 – 155,638 miles
  • 2019 – 153,940 miles
  • 2018 – 147,835 miles
  • 2017 – 139,671 miles
  • 2016 – 129,021 miles
  • 2015 – 126,860 miles
  • 2014 – 105,896 miles
  • 2013 – 90,746 miles
  • 2012 – 84,818 miles
  • 2010 – 77,543 miles
  • 2009 – 73,674 miles
  • 2008 – 69,305 miles
  • 2007 – 58,436 miles
  • 2006 – 36,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,022 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,022 miles
    Test number
    336129448961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,009 miles (+1,705)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,009 miles
    Test number
    355972997477
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  3. Pass163,304 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,304 miles
    Test number
    260567079598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,285 miles (+61)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    153235318591
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail163,224 miles (+3,525)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,224 miles
    Test number
    183727280752
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,699 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,699 miles
    Test number
    736843167085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass157,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,185 miles
    Test number
    822841659511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail157,185 miles (+1,547)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,185 miles
    Test number
    225469964782
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass155,638 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,638 miles
    Test number
    820751295887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail155,632 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,632 miles
    Test number
    870733774734
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass153,940 miles (+6,105)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,940 miles
    Test number
    868596141211
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryEngine water leak

  12. Pass147,835 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,835 miles
    Test number
    490467136525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail147,830 miles (+8,159)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    917535556028
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass139,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,671 miles
    Test number
    245740047490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Fail139,653 miles (+10,632)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    359946768322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  16. Pass129,021 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,021 miles
    Test number
    555998639308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,012 miles (+2,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    933076582573
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

  18. Pass126,860 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,860 miles
    Test number
    744679973082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail126,851 miles (+20,955)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    816709167601
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass105,896 miles (+221)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    756094334267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  21. Fail105,675 miles (+14,929)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,675 miles
    Test number
    317117024228
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  22. Pass90,746 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    575985043244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,818 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,818 miles
    Test number
    326177202224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,543 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    342646170168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,674 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    181054609277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  26. Fail73,674 miles (+4,369)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    511264209215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  27. Pass69,305 miles (+10,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    632654558154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    414514747144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,436 miles (+22,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    832804347162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass36,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    201483076162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,066 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    671990276102
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about LX52 KXZ

Does LX52 KXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 KXZ expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KXZ?
The MOT on LX52 KXZ expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 KXZ done?
LX52 KXZ was recorded at 165,022 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 6,816 miles a year.
Has LX52 KXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KXZ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 KXZ 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 KXZ find?
LX52 KXZ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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