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A5 FTW

2016 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FTW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,773 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 31,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 25,339 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 25,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 23,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 21,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,553 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 16,181 miles

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

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

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

front front tyres unevenly worn - advise tracking check

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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A5 FTW is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 FTW registered?

A5 FTW is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is A5 FTW safe to buy?

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