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AK18 VGN

2018 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,838 miles

Front fog lamp not working both o/s + n/s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 53,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts sidewall also nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.m.s message to check tyre pressure

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 36,756 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))

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

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

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

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

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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AK18 VGN is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 AK18 VGN registered?

AK18 VGN is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 June 2018.

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