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LU52 AUH

2002 Honda Melody Mini

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU52 AUH
MakeHonda
ModelMelody Mini
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,689 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 110,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 110,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,272 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Melody Mini?

Based on 1,037 MOT tests across 321 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
115
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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LU52 AUH is a 2002 Honda Melody Mini in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Honda Melody Mini fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU52 AUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Melody Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Melody Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LU52 AUH registered?

LU52 AUH is a 2002 Honda Melody Mini, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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