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AE13 VZB

2013 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,736 mi
Last recorded103,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VZB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 103,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 103,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,695 miles

Offside Rear brake wear wire not fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 100,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake wear wire not fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,830 miles

rear brake pad warning sensor loom tied out the way- not fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2024 92,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

rear brake pad warning sensor loom tied out the way- not fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outside edge of tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

minor stone chips across screen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,887 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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AE13 VZB is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE13 VZB registered?

AE13 VZB is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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