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YJ13 VSV

2013 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,543 mi
Last recorded49,543 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 47,109 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 46,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,658 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 44,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 42,426 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,622 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,545 miles

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

offside rear tyre small cut in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2018 29,545 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2017 25,409 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,374 miles

Front both tyres have multiple cuts to sidewall, not reaching cords

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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YJ13 VSV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ13 VSV, 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 YJ13 VSV registered?

YJ13 VSV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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