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DA13 JKA

2013 Mini First

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,053 mi
Last recorded53,053 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 JKA
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 49,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 49,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

undertrays/guards fitted

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush leaking oil (slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,386 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on edges close to limit/Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,386 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both worn on edges close to limit/Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 25,415 miles

both front tyres 4mm and nearside perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 22,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,911 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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DA13 JKA is a 2013 Mini First in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA13 JKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA13 JKA registered?

DA13 JKA is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DA13 JKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 JKA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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