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ALZ 8205

2013 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,806 mi
Last recorded128,806 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8205
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,806 miles

Nearside Front headlight chrome trim missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable broken but can still be open

bonnet chrome trim insecure

coolant level below minimum in resvior

Fail 6 Feb 2026 128,806 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground brake sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight chrome trim missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet cable broken but can still be open

bonnet chrome trim insecure

coolant level below minimum in resvior

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front grill missing

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,129 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,780 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 95,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Apr 2019 88,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,589 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ALZ 8205 is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 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 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ALZ 8205 is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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