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NJ52 WKC

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 106,847 miles on the clock, averaging 1,180 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 NJ52 WKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
1,180

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,610
Average per year1,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WKC 84k89k95k101k107k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage106,847 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage103,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage100,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage97,993 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
PASS
Mileage94,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage93,566 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage91,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage86,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage84,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage83,097 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage78,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage74,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage66,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage62,147 miles
PASS
Mileage103,218 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage96,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage91,603 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage83,630 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

RegistrationNJ52 WKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WKC

What car is NJ52 WKC?

NJ52 WKC is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 WKC?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WKC was 106,847 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WKC passed its MOT?

NJ52 WKC has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2026.

Is NJ52 WKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ52 WKC 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 NJ52 WKC?

NJ52 WKC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.