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YH13 VZP

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,824 mi
Last recorded113,824 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2024 108,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,956 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,956 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,332 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 84,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp/Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp/Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,633 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 55,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH13 VZP is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH13 VZP, 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 YH13 VZP registered?

YH13 VZP is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is YH13 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH13 VZP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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