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DL16 FFN

2016 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,995 mi
Last recorded55,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 FFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 50,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 buldges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 Rears .

Fail 19 Jul 2024 45,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 Rears .

Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,025 miles

Brake pads warning light is on

Offside Front Tyre damaged side wall . Also nearside front .

Rear tyres have deep cuts in tread.

Fail 12 Jul 2023 39,025 miles

Horn not working Intermittent (7.7 (a))

Brake pads warning light is on

Offside Front Tyre damaged side wall . Also nearside front .

Rear tyres have deep cuts in tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 rears

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge /tyre close to wear bars .

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S

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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DL16 FFN is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DL16 FFN registered?

DL16 FFN is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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