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EL12 USA

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,623 mi
Last recorded84,623 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 USA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 84,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,685 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,580 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 71,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,215 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,140 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,716 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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EL12 USA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EL12 USA, 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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EL12 USA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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