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OU13 GDA

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 GDA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 115,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 102,746 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,998 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,998 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2020 79,433 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres heavily perished and deep cuts in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,021 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,498 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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OU13 GDA is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 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 Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU13 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU13 GDA registered?

OU13 GDA is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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