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SG13 VJA

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 VJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55r16 87v Continental RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55r16 87v Continental RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. RUNFLAT Continental 195/55r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. RUNFLAT Continental 195/55r16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,269 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55r16 87v RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55r16 87v RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 195/55r16 87v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 19,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SG13 VJA is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG13 VJA, 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 SG13 VJA registered?

SG13 VJA is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SG13 VJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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