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AK16 FVJ

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FVJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,033 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,961 miles

Nearside front inner wheel bead slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside & nearside lower swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the inner tread shoulder & outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front inner wheel bead slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside & nearside lower swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,239 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Feb 2019 30,239 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn

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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AK16 FVJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK16 FVJ registered?

AK16 FVJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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