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W52 ABA

2000 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,215 mi
Last recorded49,215 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 ABA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,215 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

sills starting to corrode

slight leak offside front shock absorber

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

sills starting to corrode

slight leak offside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,230 miles

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

some surface cracks in tyre sidewalls

Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

some surface cracks in tyre sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,417 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,980 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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W52 ABA is a 2000 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W52 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 26 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W52 ABA is a 2000 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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