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SC13 SPZ

2013 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 SPZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,938 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,614 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,583 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2023 55,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible pipe outer sheath starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 44,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine coolant below minimum mark

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible pipe outer sheath starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear are worn, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicating low pressure

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,674 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,842 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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SC13 SPZ 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 SC13 SPZ, 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 SC13 SPZ registered?

SC13 SPZ is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is SC13 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 SPZ 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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