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DL62 SKJ

2013 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,828 mi
Last recorded161,828 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R59)53,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 SKJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 161,828 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 161,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 152,743 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 145,498 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 145,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,891 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 137,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 125,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 104,771 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall split marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,337 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inside Bead, Previous Repair Cracked - Marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inside bead - Marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 50,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,015 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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DL62 SKJ is a 2013 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 53,872 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 Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL62 SKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL62 SKJ is a 2013 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 20 February 2013.

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