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EA13 VNU

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VNU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,806 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 51,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light dim. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake hose damaged down to reinforcement material. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light dim. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing smooth to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 29,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,898 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 13,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 7,861 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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EA13 VNU is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA13 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA13 VNU is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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