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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 UCLMOT history

LX52 UCL is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

LX52 UCL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
103,130 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UCL was last recorded at 103,130 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 9,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,293 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,837 miles
Average per year
4,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,130 miles
  • 2022 – 93,293 miles
  • 2020 – 76,876 miles
  • 2019 – 74,112 miles
  • 2018 – 72,175 miles
  • 2017 – 70,252 miles
  • 2016 – 61,988 miles
  • 2015 – 58,793 miles
  • 2014 – 52,292 miles
  • 2013 – 46,529 miles
  • 2012 – 39,118 miles
  • 2011 – 34,922 miles
  • 2010 – 28,445 miles
  • 2009 – 26,995 miles
  • 2008 – 24,998 miles
  • 2007 – 21,651 miles
  • 2005 – 17,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    564139832029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail103,130 miles (+9,837)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    456769892606
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,293 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    307435885287
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail93,289 miles (+16,413)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    208253119243
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass76,876 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,876 miles
    Test number
    391106940959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass74,112 miles (+1,937)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    782222612118
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryT p m s light on
  7. Pass72,175 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,175 miles
    Test number
    859206766887
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine over heating
  8. Fail72,160 miles (+1,908)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    183173492459
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine over heating
    • AdvisoryTps light on
  9. Pass70,252 miles (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    325997952692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wheel arch trims missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear inner wheel arch plastic and suspension prescribed area.
  10. Fail70,198 miles (+8,210)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    468556332776
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wheel arch trims missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine.
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear inner wheel arch plastic and suspension prescribed area.
  11. Pass61,988 miles (+3,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    431373637513
    • AdvisoryNoise in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount poor
  12. Pass58,793 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    217774035138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,292 miles (+5,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    768119234153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass46,529 miles (+7,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    845714693014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
  15. Pass39,118 miles (+4,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    328191092038
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass34,922 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    618099781139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,445 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,445 miles
    Test number
    652738580033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    422854879162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,995 miles (+1,997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    262764979422
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass24,998 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,998 miles
    Test number
    480288978194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,651 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,651 miles
    Test number
    313755417156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,038 miles
    Test number
    310126355460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UCL

Does LX52 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 UCL expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UCL?
The MOT on LX52 UCL expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 UCL done?
LX52 UCL was recorded at 103,130 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 4,626 miles a year.
Has LX52 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UCL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 UCL 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 UCL find?
LX52 UCL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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