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AY18 VVP

2018 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 65,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,739 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 48,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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))

electrical issue effecting operation of light

Pass 16 May 2022 37,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 26,233 miles

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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AY18 VVP is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY18 VVP registered?

AY18 VVP is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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