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AE15 VBY

2015 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper41,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 VBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,622 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 60,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 52,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,212 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall 14 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall 14 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 31,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 25,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,801 miles

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

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

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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AE15 VBY is a 2015 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE15 VBY registered?

AE15 VBY is a 2015 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is AE15 VBY safe to buy?

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