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S5 NDW

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NDW
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,663 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 74,660 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,807 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 69,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,247 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 60,247 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 47,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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S5 NDW is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 NDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S5 NDW is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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