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DF13 LYY

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 LYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,189 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 63,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 53,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 48,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,390 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 13,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 5,425 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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DF13 LYY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF13 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DF13 LYY registered?

DF13 LYY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is DF13 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 LYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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