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FA17 MEU

2017 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,034 mi
Last recorded52,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mini Cooper S32,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 MEU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 42,726 miles

Nearside Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake disc broken /more damage might occur (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 30,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,900 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,091 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FA17 MEU is a 2017 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 32,989 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 9 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA17 MEU registered?

FA17 MEU is a 2017 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 August 2017.

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