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AV16 YCZ

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 52,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to damaged tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Low oil warning come on during mot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,252 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,328 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside front+rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 19,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 15,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 15,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AV16 YCZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV16 YCZ registered?

AV16 YCZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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