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FT62 VKV

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 VKV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 85,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 84,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,768 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,340 miles

exhaust flexi joint front broken not blowing

nearside and offside front and rear coil spring has signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs surface corroded lipped nearside and offside rear discs lipped

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated nearside split

offside washer jet one jet not hitting sceen

oil leak from engine area

rear heat shield fixing insecure

slight movement on nearside and offside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2023 81,340 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint front broken not blowing

nearside and offside front and rear coil spring has signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs surface corroded lipped nearside and offside rear discs lipped

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated nearside split

offside washer jet one jet not hitting sceen

oil leak from engine area

rear heat shield fixing insecure

slight movement on nearside and offside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,500 miles

Exhaust flexi broken

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,017 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,205 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 43,203 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,539 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 41,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FT62 VKV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT62 VKV, 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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FT62 VKV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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