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YJ13 VPY

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 76,178 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 73,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 70,781 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,845 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,568 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 46,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,781 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YJ13 VPY is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ13 VPY registered?

YJ13 VPY is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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