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YG13 VJX

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,559 mi
Last recorded61,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 VJX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,559 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner ball joint on subframe both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears where they join the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 52,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,515 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 46,515 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,459 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,551 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

nail in nsr tyre tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres treads cracking on outer edges

rear brake pads getting low discs lipped

stonechip in windscreen

undertrays and trims fitted cant see some components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YG13 VJX is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG13 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG13 VJX registered?

YG13 VJX is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YG13 VJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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