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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 WDDMOT history

LX52 WDD is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LX52 WDD grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,809 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 WDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 WDD was last recorded at 104,809 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2015: 88,187 miles, lower than 92,919 miles on 22 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,549 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,260 miles
Average per year
3,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,809 miles
  • 2024 – 103,549 miles
  • 2023 – 102,357 miles
  • 2022 – 100,830 miles
  • 2021 – 99,711 miles
  • 2020 – 98,304 miles
  • 2019 – 97,285 miles
  • 2018 – 94,952 miles
  • 2017 – 90,915 miles
  • 2016 – 88,244 miles
  • 2015 – 88,187 miles
  • 2014 – 86,703 miles
  • 2013 – 86,625 miles
  • 2012 – 86,623 miles
  • 2010 – 86,620 miles
  • 2009 – 76,134 miles
  • 2008 – 59,740 miles
  • 2007 – 42,287 miles
  • 2006 – 32,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,809 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    176801878916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,549 miles (+1,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    385229784071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,357 miles
    Test number
    908611283756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
  4. Fail102,357 miles (+1,527)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,357 miles
    Test number
    331758698127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
  5. Pass100,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    179644280599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail100,830 miles (+1,119)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    883467404112
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass99,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    614067997490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail99,711 miles (+1,407)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    846042417657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,304 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    889715342005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    998546204155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail97,285 miles (+2,333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    650578475258
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass94,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    764422937932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail94,952 miles (+4,037)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    287106218256
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass90,915 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    923865002531
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
  15. Fail90,884 miles (+2,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    317283714620
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
  16. Pass88,244 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    382139697772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass88,187 miles (-4,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    414154538780
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryTell light for left indercator is blue
    • AdvisoryTell light for main beam is green
  18. Fail92,919 miles (+6,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    607282145142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass86,703 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,703 miles
    Test number
    926251594014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass86,625 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    887228303384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass86,623 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    768491322262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    400795660258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,620 miles (+10,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    670826950232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass76,134 miles (+16,394)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    903010689240
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes are poor and only just met requirement
    • NoteOffside front suspension top mount is deteriorating
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
  25. Pass59,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    391377088411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,740 miles (+17,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    332494988268
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  27. Pass42,287 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    294157867212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,886 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,886 miles
    Test number
    942973486248
    • NoteO/S/R tyre tread depth is worn to 2mm.
    • NoteOil leak from engine area.
    • NoteSmall cut in the sidewall of the O/S/F tyre.

Questions about LX52 WDD

Does LX52 WDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 WDD is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 WDD?
The MOT on LX52 WDD is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 WDD done?
LX52 WDD was recorded at 104,809 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,760 miles a year.
Has LX52 WDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 WDD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 WDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 WDD find?
LX52 WDD passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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