BK02 XGL

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 30 March 2026
Last recorded mileage
26,917 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 26,917 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-03-30, which is highly irregular.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly: 282 miles recorded between Aug 2022 and Mar 2025, indicating a period of extremely low or no usage.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 282 miles recorded between Aug 2022 and Mar 2025, indicating a period of extremely low or no usage.
  • Dangerous defects: 4 DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating severe safety concerns.
  • Recurring failures: Multiple recurring failures and advisories on critical safety systems like brakes and tyres.
  • MOT Status: Currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-03-30, which is highly irregular for a 2002 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • Consistent Pass Rate: 7 out of 9 MOT tests passed, showing a generally maintained vehicle.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT (Mar 2025) passed after addressing previous failures.

Mileage history

May 2006: 26,917 mi PASSMay 2008: 37,746 mi FAILMay 2008: 37,746 mi PASSMay 2009: 45,279 mi FAILMay 2009: 45,279 mi PASSMay 2010: 55,756 mi FAILMay 2010: 55,756 mi PASSOct 2011: 68,575 mi FAILOct 2011: 68,575 mi PASSJul 2012: 72,801 mi FAILJul 2012: 72,801 mi PASSJun 2013: 80,552 mi PASSJul 2014: 89,499 mi PASSAug 2015: 97,813 mi FAILAug 2015: 97,918 mi PASSAug 2016: 105,809 mi PASSAug 2017: 110,515 mi PASSAug 2018: 111,874 mi PASSAug 2019: 114,913 mi FAILAug 2019: 114,913 mi PASSAug 2020: 117,783 mi PASSAug 2021: 122,645 mi PASSAug 2022: 125,812 mi PASSDec 2023: 128,909 mi PASSMar 2025: 129,262 mi FAILMar 2025: 129,268 mi PASS129k78k27kMay 2006Mar 2025

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 26,917 mi None recorded
May 2008 FAIL 37,746 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED near side front tyre wearing close to 2mm
USER ENTERED rear number plate in poor condition
May 2008 PASS 37,746 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED near side front tyre wearing close to 2mm
USER ENTERED rear number plate in poor condition
May 2009 FAIL 45,279 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
May 2009 PASS 45,279 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 55,756 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
USER ENTERED brake pedal rubber split
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and below 1.6mm on inner edge
May 2010 PASS 55,756 mi
USER ENTERED brake pedal rubber split
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and below 1.6mm on inner edge
Oct 2011 FAIL 68,575 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Oct 2011 PASS 68,575 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 72,801 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jul 2012 PASS 72,801 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 80,552 mi
USER ENTERED slight oil leak
USER ENTERED rear exhaust slighty rusty
Jul 2014 PASS 89,499 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres slight misshaped
Aug 2015 FAIL 97,813 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED underbody very dirty
USER ENTERED high level stop lamp not working
Aug 2015 PASS 97,918 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED underbody very dirty
USER ENTERED high level stop lamp not working
Aug 2016 PASS 105,809 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn
Aug 2017 PASS 110,515 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2018 PASS 111,874 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2019 FAIL 114,913 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2019 PASS 114,913 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 117,783 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 122,645 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 125,812 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 PASS 128,909 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY FUEL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH
Mar 2025 FAIL 129,262 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Reverse light not working
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 129,268 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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