BG52 FVN

2002 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 December 2020
Last recorded mileage
23,383 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Mini has 14 MOT tests on record with a 93% pass rate and 23,383 miles. The vehicle's age and safety-critical defects make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (608 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2006, followed by a 3-year unrecorded gap (May 2016–Jun 2019), and then a significant jump to 153,083 miles by Jun 2019.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT certificate since 2020-12-05, making it illegal to drive.
  • Dangerous brake failures recorded in Jun 2019, indicating severe safety neglect.
  • A 3-year unrecorded MOT gap (May 2016–Jun 2019) raises serious questions about vehicle history.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 8,778 miles/yr (pre-Jul 2006) suggests light, non-abusive use.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the Jun 2019 test, indicating some recent care.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 23,383 mi PASSJul 2006: 23,658 mi PASSJul 2007: 32,675 mi PASSJul 2008: 38,850 mi PASSJul 2009: 46,914 mi PASSJun 2010: 52,838 mi PASSJul 2011: 60,008 mi PASSJun 2012: 67,501 mi PASSMay 2013: 77,850 mi PASSMay 2014: 89,530 mi PASSMay 2015: 101,099 mi PASSMay 2016: 112,491 mi PASSJun 2019: 153,082 mi FAILJun 2019: 153,083 mi PASS153k88k23kFeb 2006Jun 2019

MOT test history — 13/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 23,383 mi
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre slightly worn of on outer edges. †some rusting on all brake discs. †
Jul 2006 PASS 23,658 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 PASS 32,675 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 PASS 38,850 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 46,914 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 52,838 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 60,008 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 67,501 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2013 PASS 77,850 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 89,530 mi
USER ENTERED NS inner CV gaitor split
USER ENTERED OS inner CV gaitor split
May 2015 PASS 101,099 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 112,491 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 153,082 mi
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 153,083 mi
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG52 FVN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.