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G8 YAX

2013 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests39 (26 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,974 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,974 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 133,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 133,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 76,148 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 127,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 123,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in edges of tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 123,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,467 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tiny chips in windscreen could be repaired

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,824 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,652 miles

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

Undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,378 miles

UNDERTRAYS & SILL COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,051 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,872 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 104,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,402 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,202 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,173 miles

Brake fluild change required as per dash infro

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2014 45,173 miles

Brake fluild change required as per dash infro

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 37,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,276 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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G8 YAX is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G8 YAX is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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