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VU13 YJV

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 132,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 124,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 103,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage in O/S of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Top mounting is splitting.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a deep cut almost down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Top mounting is splitting.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a deep cut almost down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,250 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn, worn low on inner edge, worn onto legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 41,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn, worn low on inner edge, worn onto legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU13 YJV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU13 YJV, 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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What year was VU13 YJV registered?

VU13 YJV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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