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YA13 ZGU

2013 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,207 mi
Last recorded74,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D Auto48,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 ZGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 74,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 70,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 70,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray and cover not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 May 2022 47,343 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 1 Apr 2020 34,728 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,525 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm and outer tread scrubbed nearly bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,400 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 15,400 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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YA13 ZGU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 48,345 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 D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA13 ZGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA13 ZGU registered?

YA13 ZGU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YA13 ZGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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