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A16 DSU

2015 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper41,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DSU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,543 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 22,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 21,281 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 21,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre valve not a sensing valve (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 19,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 18,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 18,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 16,516 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 16,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 14,449 miles

brake pads getting low

tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2020 12,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 10,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 10,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,342 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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A16 DSU is a 2015 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,699 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 11 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 DSU registered?

A16 DSU is a 2015 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 July 2015.

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