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SH63 TYS

2013 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 TYS
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 155,792 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 148,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 148,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 142,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield missing

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 142,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield missing

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,416 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded and baffles loose and hitting centre bracket.

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 129,416 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe corroded and baffles loose and hitting centre bracket.

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,693 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and section hitting bracket

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

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

clutch pipe slightly corroded

engine oil close to minimum

Fail 4 Jul 2022 114,693 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded and section hitting bracket

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

clutch pipe slightly corroded

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,478 miles

Central exhaust fouling bracket however still secure

Central to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on outer edges 175-65-15

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands

Oil leak, but not excessive light sweat around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant close to minimum

engine oil close to minimum

tpms light on

Fail 2 Jul 2021 96,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust fouling bracket however still secure

Central to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly on outer edges 175-65-15

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands

Oil leak, but not excessive light sweat around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant close to minimum

engine oil close to minimum

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

oil level low

Fail 26 Jun 2020 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 45,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH63 TYS 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 61.1%.

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 SH63 TYS, 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 SH63 TYS registered?

SH63 TYS is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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