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EK13 JHU

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,680 mi
Last recorded40,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 JHU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 40,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 36,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 36,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 35,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,267 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 34,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,770 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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EK13 JHU is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 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 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK13 JHU registered?

EK13 JHU is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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