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FD52 VAM

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 94,368 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for FD52 VAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,227
Average per year4,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 VAM 17k36k56k75k94k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage91,141 miles
Since last MOT+639 miles
PASS
Mileage90,502 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,500 miles
Since last MOT+876 miles
PASS
Mileage89,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage87,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage85,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage83,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage78,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage73,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage68,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage58,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage55,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage51,640 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage45,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage40,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage31,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,339 miles
Since last MOT+14,294 miles
PASS
Mileage17,045 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 VAM

What car is FD52 VAM?

FD52 VAM is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD52 VAM?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 VAM was 94,368 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 VAM passed its MOT?

FD52 VAM has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2023.

Is FD52 VAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 VAM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD52 VAM?

FD52 VAM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.