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AJ13 BYL

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BYL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,525 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn BALD inner edge (Close to cord exposure)

Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits/cuts/gashes CORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn BALD inner edge (Close to cord exposure)

Fail 16 Jun 2021 60,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 53,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,246 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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AJ13 BYL is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ13 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ13 BYL registered?

AJ13 BYL is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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