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BX13 VJV

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,276 mi
Last recorded59,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on both edges of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 55,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,907 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,907 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,747 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 49,745 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,685 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 29,685 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,446 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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BX13 VJV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX13 VJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX13 VJV registered?

BX13 VJV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 3 March 2013.

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