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FA16 VEF

2016 Mini Cooper S

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 61,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,033 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/heavy cracks/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Non run flat tyre fitted

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 20,716 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,647 miles

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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FA16 VEF is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA16 VEF registered?

FA16 VEF is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is FA16 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 VEF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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