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AJ16 VPU

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,108 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,447 miles

Front brake pad sensor wire hanging loose

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,598 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 16,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 13,514 miles

Offside Front tyre has 2 cuts out of sidewall ( but not exposing cords)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,514 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has 2 cuts out of sidewall ( but not exposing cords)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AJ16 VPU is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 VPU registered?

AJ16 VPU is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 VPU safe to buy?

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