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LT13 XDC

2013 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 XDC
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 74,270 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,675 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front exhaust section flexi webbing broken slightly blown

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

Nsf brakepad wear indicator not connected to brakepads

Fail 23 Sep 2024 70,674 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front exhaust section flexi webbing broken slightly blown

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

Nsf brakepad wear indicator not connected to brakepads

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

bulb failure or attention required displayed on information panel

rear fog lamp unit had water ingress

Pass 26 Mar 2022 55,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,439 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,521 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 24,940 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bottom stop light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge & 2013 DOT (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 2013 DOT code & perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2017 15,004 miles

Front Coolant leak Engine bay ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,539 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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LT13 XDC is a 2013 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT13 XDC, 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 LT13 XDC registered?

LT13 XDC is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is LT13 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT13 XDC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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