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SD13 UBE

2013 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 UBE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 103,712 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,807 miles

Alternator belt cracking and braking up

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Alternator belt cracking and braking up

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,826 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 81,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,391 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,925 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,757 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,044 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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SD13 UBE is a 2013 Mini First in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD13 UBE, 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 SD13 UBE registered?

SD13 UBE is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is SD13 UBE safe to buy?

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