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SN52 TCX

2002 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 78,729 miles on the clock, averaging 1,941 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 SN52 TCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
1,941

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year935
Average per year1,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 TCX 39k49k59k69k79k '05'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,729 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage77,794 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage77,040 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage76,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,378 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage75,671 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
PASS
Mileage75,288 miles
Since last MOT+661 miles
PASS
Mileage74,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage71,837 miles
Since last MOT+975 miles
PASS
Mileage70,862 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage70,444 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
PASS
Mileage69,832 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage69,066 miles
Since last MOT+1,111 miles
PASS
Mileage67,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage61,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage57,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage53,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage50,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage46,434 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage43,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage39,171 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 TCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 TCX

What car is SN52 TCX?

SN52 TCX is an black Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 TCX?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 TCX was 78,729 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 TCX passed its MOT?

SN52 TCX has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is SN52 TCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 TCX 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 SN52 TCX?

SN52 TCX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.