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Y40 SED

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,751 mi
Last recorded42,751 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 SED
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 42,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 42,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,376 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 41,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,801 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 30,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,166 miles

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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Y40 SED is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y40 SED, 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 Y40 SED registered?

Y40 SED is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is Y40 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 SED shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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