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AE18 VCL

2018 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,905 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 25 Sep 2025 113,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,285 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,367 miles

Front both front tyres low treads on 2mm

Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres low treads on 2mm

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,893 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,893 miles

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

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

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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AE18 VCL is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 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 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 VCL registered?

AE18 VCL is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 VCL safe to buy?

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