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FV13 LZE

2013 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LZE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,081 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 125,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,051 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 99,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,507 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,256 miles

SLIGHT DISTORTION OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.(INNER EDGE).

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,488 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,488 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak l/h/side of engine.

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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FV13 LZE is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV13 LZE registered?

FV13 LZE is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2013.

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