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MO09 LES

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,948 mi
Last recorded135,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO09 LES
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,948 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 135,853 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,586 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,282 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch trim missing

Some coolant/boost pipes cable tied to other components

Suspension unit modified but function not affected Coil over suspension fitted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,251 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure snapped bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected tinted (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected tinted (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack clicking and grinding inside the rack. (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected coilover kit fitted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

some coolant pipes and some boost pipes under vehicle at the front have been cable tied onto other components

vehicle too low for RBT so tapley used

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,412 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,631 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MO09 LES is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MO09 LES is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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